Karen Nelson Karen Nelson

Predictors of aging well

Here, I present two studies, each attempting to better understand what predicts aging well. First, Bergman & Bodner (2022) published “Aging Anxiety in Older Adults: The role of self-esteem and meaning in life” in GeroPsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry. Here’s their abstract:

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Karen Nelson Karen Nelson

Is High Self-Esteem Beneficial?

Orth. & Robins (2022) published “Is High Self-Esteem Beneficial? Revisiting a classic question” American Psychologist, 77(1), 5-17.

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