Research consistently shows that older adults often experience increased life satisfaction, despite difficulties associated with aging. New studies by the University of Auckland reveal that perceptions of relative deprivation—feeling less fortunate than others—can significantly impact well-being. This highlights the complexity of life satisfaction as individuals navigate social, economic, and health-related changes. The study emphasizes the importance of introspection, suggesting that recognizing personal worth can lead to greater fulfillment, underscoring the intriguing relationship between aging and satisfaction in life.
A well-known finding in psychology on aging and life satisfaction is that, perhaps paradoxically, people show continued growth throughout the later years of life.
Feeling that others have more than you do could certainly detract from your sense of equanimity, particularly in times of growing economic inequality.
As defined by the New Zealand research team, 'believing oneself or one's group to be deprived relative to other individuals or groups, respectively, is an integral antecedent to various outcomes.'
Recognizing the importance of looking inward can set one’s fulfillment on a more positive trajectory as one ages.
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