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Do people become more selfish as they age? The complex truth about motivations in later life

While the stereotype of a 'grouchy old person' persists, research challenges the notion that people universally become more selfish as they age. A growing body of evidence suggests that motivations evolve throughout life, and a deeper look reveals that what may appear as selfishness is often a complex interplay of cognitive changes, emotional shifts, and a reordering of social priorities.