The relationship between personal well-being and successful aging

A cross-sectional study

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ID21537227
AuthorsZeynep Meva Altaş (0000-0003-0475-8946, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, corresponding author), Mehmet Akif Sezerol (0000-0001-6744-1343, University of Health Sciences), Mehmet Sait Değer (0000-0001-8862-1343, Istanbul University), Muhammed Atak (0000-0002-8545-3660, Istanbul University)
Year2026
Pages1-10
Publication date2026-02-19
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducational Gerontology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0360-1277 • E-ISSN: 1521-0472
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03601277.2026.2633636
OpenAlexW7130593193
LanguageEN
References cited24

This study aimed to investigate the concept of personal well-being among older adults and to identify its association with successful aging and related factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals aged 60–65 years who were registered with family physicians in the Sultanbeyli district of Istanbul, Türkiye. A total of 410 participants completed a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic questions, the Personal Well-Being Index (PWI), and the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI). Participants with higher educational attainment had significantly higher PWI and SAI scores (p = .037 and p = .004, respectively). Similarly, individuals with higher income reported significantly greater PWI and SAI scores (p < .001 for both). In contrast, the presence of chronic diseases was associated with significantly lower PWI and SAI scores (p = .001 and p = .021, respectively). Actively employed participants demonstrated significantly higher PWI scores (p = .002); however, no significant association was found between employment status and successful aging (p = .064). Moreover, a significant positive correlation was identified between SAI and PWI scores (r = 0.553, p < .001). Personal well-being should be holistically evaluated in relation to successful aging, as well as educational and income factors. Understanding these interrelationships may guide the development of targeted interventions and policies

Data collection · Interpersonal relationship · Qualitative research · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health and Well-being Studies · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

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