The Pathways of Wisdom Towards Later Life Satisfaction
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: The pathways of wise people toward satisfaction in later life are still unclear and need to be further explored. The study conducted an extreme case analysis and utilized an unpublished dataset, the Wisdom and Creativity Study, to unfold the potential pathways by comparing and contrasting wisdom nominees with the greatest and the lowest life satisfaction in their life stories, life histories, and life philosophies and advices about living. Findings suggested that wisdom nominees enjoyed a satisfied later life through the process of reflecting on and learning from solvable life difficulties throughout their lives; through the process of having faith and being spiritually supported by their religious beliefs; and through the process of serving the community, helping others, and being trusted by others in return.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Author: W Shi
Institution: University of Florida
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2899599470