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Psychology of Aging

The psychology of aging examines the cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur across the adult lifespan, as well as the factors that influence psychological well-being in later life. Research published in Human Psychology explores how aging intersects with positive psychology, investigating the strengths,…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 6× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2644-1101 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

The psychology of aging examines the cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur across the adult lifespan, as well as the factors that influence psychological well-being in later life. Research published in Human Psychology explores how aging intersects with positive psychology, investigating the strengths, resources, and adaptive capacities that older adults develop and maintain. This work examines psychological processes that contribute to successful aging, including how individuals cultivate meaning, resilience, and life satisfaction in their later years. The journal's coverage addresses both the challenges and opportunities inherent in the aging process, moving beyond deficit-focused models to consider how psychological growth and positive functioning can continue throughout the lifespan. Understanding the psychology of aging matters because populations worldwide are living longer, making it essential to identify the psychological factors that support healthy aging and quality of life in older adulthood. This research informs interventions and practices that can help individuals, families, and communities better support psychological well-being across all stages of later life, while also challenging stereotypes about aging and highlighting the continued potential for development in older adults.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2021

Aging and Positive Psychology

Marks RayCorresponding author
Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA.
Aging Research And Healthcare Cited by 6 doi:10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-21-3979

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Human Psychology (ISSN 2644-1101).

Journal editorial board
Christopher Mesagno · Australia Larkin Lamarche · canada Giuseppe Lanza · Italy

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