The relationship between personal well-being and successful aging: A cross-sectional study

ALTAŞ Z. M., Sezerol M. A., DEĞER M. S., ATAK M.

Educational Gerontology, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/03601277.2026.2633636
  • Dergi Adı: Educational Gerontology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, AgeLine, CINAHL, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aimed to investigate the concept of personal well-being among older adults and to identify its association with successful aging and related factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals aged 60–65 years who were registered with family physicians in the Sultanbeyli district of Istanbul, Türkiye. A total of 410 participants completed a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic questions, the Personal Well-Being Index (PWI), and the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI). Participants with higher educational attainment had significantly higher PWI and SAI scores (p =.037 and p =.004, respectively). Similarly, individuals with higher income reported significantly greater PWI and SAI scores (p <.001 for both). In contrast, the presence of chronic diseases was associated with significantly lower PWI and SAI scores (p =.001 and p =.021, respectively). Actively employed participants demonstrated significantly higher PWI scores (p =.002); however, no significant association was found between employment status and successful aging (p =.064). Moreover, a significant positive correlation was identified between SAI and PWI scores (r = 0.553, p <.001). Personal well-being should be holistically evaluated in relation to successful aging, as well as educational and income factors. Understanding these interrelationships may guide the development of targeted interventions and policies.