Definitions and predictors of successful aging: a comprehensive review of larger quantitative studies
CA Depp, DV Jeste - The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2006 - Elsevier
Objective There is no consensual definition of “successful aging.” Our aim was to review the
literature on proportions of subjects meeting criteria and individual components of definitions
of successful aging as well as correlates of these definitions. Methods We conducted a
literature search for published English-language peer-reviewed reports of data-based
studies of adults over age 60 that included an operationalized definition of successful aging.
The authors categorized the components of these definitions and independent variables …
literature on proportions of subjects meeting criteria and individual components of definitions
of successful aging as well as correlates of these definitions. Methods We conducted a
literature search for published English-language peer-reviewed reports of data-based
studies of adults over age 60 that included an operationalized definition of successful aging.
The authors categorized the components of these definitions and independent variables …