Navarro-Prados, Ana Belen and Serrate-Gonzalez, Sara and Muñoz-Rodríguez, Jose-Manuel and Díaz-Orueta, Unai (2018) Relationship Between Personality Traits, Generativity, and Life Satisfaction in Individuals Attending University Programs for Seniors. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 87 (2). pp. 184-200. ISSN 0091-4150

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Big Five personality traits; generativity; older adults; life satisfaction; higher education;
Academic Unit:	Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology Faculty of Science and Engineering > Research Institutes > Human Health Institute
Item ID:	18149
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1177/0091415017740678
Depositing User:	Unai Diaz-Orueta
Date Deposited:	13 Feb 2024 16:24
Journal or Publication Title:	The International Journal of Aging and Human Development
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	Publisher
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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