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What is the person-environment fit theory of ageing and how does it affect well-being?

Developed by M. Powell Lawton and Lucille Nahemow in the 1970s, the **person-environment fit theory of ageing** posits that an older adult's quality of life and behavior are a function of the congruence between their personal competence and the demands of their environment. This theory has become foundational in environmental gerontology for understanding how older adults interact with their surroundings.

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What is the person environment approach to aging?

Research in gerontology indicates that a positive person-environment fit is strongly associated with higher life satisfaction and better health outcomes for older adults. **What is the person environment approach to aging?** It is a critical framework for understanding how older adults interact with and adapt to their surroundings as they experience physical, cognitive, and social changes.

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