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Aging wel or not can be influenced by two main factors: societal stereotypes and
personal experiences (subjective aging). Perceptions of one’s own aging can therefore
be positive or negative. The type of perception will have a real psychological, behavioral,
and physical impact. Negative perceptions are associated with increased illness,
depression, and other issues. Conversely, a positive perception can help individuals live
to their fullest potential, as well as increase walking speed and improve performance on
cognitive tasks.
The objective of the first study is to evaluate the effects of physical exercise in older
adults on: their perception of their own aging and their motivation to engage in physical
activity.
To do this, they assessed changes in perceptions of aging among a group of women aged
70 to 93, divided into three groups (one focused on sports (1), one exclusively on
computer use (2), and a third where participants continued their lives without change
(3)). The results showed that women in group 1 perceived their aging more positively
than the other two groups and enjoyed participating in the activities.
The second study aimed to understand how perceptions of aging, age-related
stereotypes, and self-perception influence the health of older adults.
To this end, the authors analyzed and synthesized numerous studies on the subject.
Thus, people with a negative view of aging are more likely to be hospitalized, have a
higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and experience greater difficulty with memory
tasks. In contrast, people with a positive view of aging have a longer life expectancy,
engage in more physical activity, which contributes to a better perception of aging,
thereby creating a virtuous cycle.