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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 26, 2025

4 min

What Whitbourne's identity theory reveals about identity and aging?

According to research published in the *Journals of Gerontology*, adjusting to age-related changes requires negotiation through cognitive processes. This article explains what Whitbourne's identity theory reveals about identity and aging, outlining how individuals use assimilation, accommodation, and balance to adapt their sense of self throughout adulthood.

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Oct 25, 2025

3 min

What is the social identity theory of aging?

According to research, positive self-perceptions of aging are linked to better social functioning and well-being in older adults. The social identity theory of aging provides a crucial framework for understanding how group memberships influence this self-perception and navigate changes in later life.

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