Sense of Well-being is not Deterred by Aging
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Many psychologists are challenging the commonplace assumption that the
sense of well-being declines during the latter years of life.
Notes:
- Improvements in emotional functioning continue into and beyond middle age,
even into late age.
- Some evidence exists which suggests that people become more pleased with
their lives as they age.
- Feelings of contentment and affection are not lessened with age.
- Even when tragedy strikes, such as paralysis or a stroke, people's sense
of well-being is not permanently affected. In common terms, people seem to
have amazing capacities to rebound from difficult circumstances.