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How we view aging can shape how long we live. This study highlights that both self-perception and stereotypes about aging matter for longevity, but in opposite ways. People who see their own aging positively tend to live longer, while surprisingly, those with more negative views of older adults in general may also live longer.
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This page is a summary of: Contrasting paths to longevity: How personal and generalized views on aging differentially predict mortality., Psychology and Aging, May 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/pag0000902.
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