Abstract:The study of successful aging has grown significantly in recent years. We highlight the interest of researchers in the perception of old age among the elderly. Self-perception can reflect others' perceptions of self, and can be incorporated internally throughout life. The present paper proposes a brief reflection on the main findings regarding the research on the perception of successful aging and its the impact on variables such as physical health, emotional health and longevity. Results indicated that study … Show more
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