Generativity

work, volunteering, education, religious activities, political activism

Integrity

acceptance and meaning

Despair

regret and dissatisfaction

Life Review

reflection of past experiences, success vs failures, identity and meaning

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

prioritize emotionally meaningful goals and relationships become selective

Emotional Regulation

emotional stability and better regulation

Identity

loss of major roles through careers and parenting but shift to grandparenting and caregiving roles

Grandparenting Styles

1) Remote (distant) 2) Companionate(friendly/supportive) 3)involved (active caregiver)

Loneliness vs Solitude

Loneliness = unwanted isolation Solitude = chosen time alone *impacts mental health*

Friendships

fewer but closer relationships, emotionally supportive

Cultural Views of Aging

western: youth focused others: respect for elders

Ageism

prejudice based on aging (negative stereotypes and self- fulfilling effects)

Intersectionality

aging is shaped by the combined effects of a person’s identities, social position, and life experiences over time

LGBTQ+

increased rates of isolation, discrimination in care systems, unique social challenges