Relationship Between Personality Traits, Generativity, and Life Satisfaction in Individuals Attending University Programs for Seniors.
Ana Belén Navarro PradosSara Serrate-GonzalezJose-Manuel Muñoz-RodríguezUnai Díaz-OruetaPublished in: International journal of aging & human development (2017)
Personality traits of older adults and their contribution to life satisfaction and generative interest were assessed. A total of 342 older participants (66% women), mean age = 67.89 years old ( SD = 6.52, range = 55-84 years old), who attended the University of the Experience in Salamanca (Spain), were evaluated. Information on sociodemographic data, perceived health and activity, personality traits, generativity, and life satisfaction was collected using self-reported questionnaires. Results confirmed a relation between personality traits, life satisfaction, and generativity. In addition, generative concern, neuroticism, extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness predicted life satisfaction at this stage. Moreover, the role of personality on generativity was confirmed. Individuals with interest and agreeableness toward others, who are organized, persistent, and motivated, are more predisposed to generativity. These results open the way to develop intervention programs that enhance positive personality traits and generative interest to improve quality of life of older people.
Keyphrases
- public health
- physical activity
- randomized controlled trial
- healthcare
- mental health
- machine learning
- depressive symptoms
- minimally invasive
- metabolic syndrome
- social support
- skeletal muscle
- electronic health record
- tertiary care
- artificial intelligence
- insulin resistance
- data analysis
- human health
- community dwelling