Beliefs about savoring in older adulthood: Aging and perceived health affect temporal components of perceived savoring ability.

ABSTRACT: The ability to savor positive life events is associated with higher emotional well-being; however, few studies have examined savoring ability in older adults. The present study used a longitudinal design to examine changes in perceived savoring abilities and associations with perceived health in older adulthood. Older adults (N=131) reported on beliefs about savoring and perceived health at baseline and 2½ years later. Perceived anticipation (savoring the future) and reminiscing (savoring the past) abilities declined from baseline to follow-up. Better perceived health at baseline predicted greater perceived reminiscing and anticipation abilities at follow-up. Greater perceived ability to savor the present moment at baseline predicted better perceived health at follow-up. Aging and p

SUBMITTER: Geiger PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5521279 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature