Review article

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 ; Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb
Dora Korać orcid.org/0000-0002-4242-3808 ; Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb
Dario Vučenović orcid.org/0000-0002-0482-2322 ; Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb

Abstract

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.

Keywords

quality of life; psychosocial factors; successful aging

Hrčak ID:

306408

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/306408

Publication date:

1.7.2023.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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