Age-differential motivational consequences of optimization versus compensation focus in younger and older adults

Article Abstract:

Basic human drive makes people strive for attaining higher levels of functioning and accumulating resources. Research suggests that approaching gains or growth seem to be more beneficial for motivation, performance, and well-being than attempting to avoid losses and younger adults appear to be more motivated when a goal focuses on optimization than on compensation.

Wage Administration, Methods, Evaluation, Compensation management, Motivation (Psychology)

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Predictors of subjective age before and after cataract surgery: Conscientiousness makes a difference

Article Abstract:

A research was conducted on subjective age by examining the interplay of felt age with health, functional limitations, and personality. Results indicated that functional limitations might be more important to the construction of felt age than their underlying health-related causes.

Cataract, Cataract extraction

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Does age make a difference? Predicting physical activity of South Koreans

Article Abstract:

The health action process approach (HAPA) was examined in younger and middle-aged Korean adults to account for cultural uniqueness and characteristics of life-span development. The HAPA affects poorly to the younger adults.

South Korea, Health aspects, Analysis, Physiological aspects, Exercise, Life spans (Biology), Life span (Biology), Koreans

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