Pregledni rad

https://doi.org/10.59323/k.14.1.9

Aging and the Quality of Life of Pensioners

Lovorka Brajković orcid.org/0000-0003-1228-6459 ; Fakultet hrvatskih studija Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Dora Korać orcid.org/0000-0002-4242-3808 ; Fakultet hrvatskih studija Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Dario Vučenović orcid.org/0000-0002-0482-2322 ; Fakultet hrvatskih studija Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

Sažetak

One of the most prominent global phenomena in the last 20 years is population ageing. Demographic ageing is reflected in the increase of the population
of older adults and higher life expectancy. The latest projections suggest that the percentage of elderly will double in the next three decades. This trend is
also noticeable in Croatia. According to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, people aged 65 and above accounted for 22,3% of the population in Croatia. With
the increasing number of older adults, it is important to determine the risk and protective factors associated with quality ageing. One of the key determinants of successful ageing is an adequate way of dealing with the changes brought by older age and finding purpose and meaning in previous life experiences. Social support and participation significantly contribute to successful ageing and longer life. Moreover, they are considered protective factors for depression and loneliness in old age. This paper explores the concept of ageing and the psychosocial factors associated with the quality of life of older adults.

Ključne riječi

quality of life; psychosocial factors; successful aging

Hrčak ID:

306408

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/306408

Datum izdavanja:

1.7.2023.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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