Influence of emotional regulation on successful aging among Thai older adults

Purpose Successful aging represents a positive development in older adults. The emphasis on aging well has sought to understand resources such as emotional regulation that facilitates healthy and happy aging. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of two common emotional regulation s...

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Published in:Journal of Health Research 2018-05, Vol.32 (3), p.198-202
Main Authors: Tuicomepee, Arunya, Suttiwan, Panrapee, Watakakosol, Rewadee, Ngamake, Sakkaphat T, Iamsupasit, Sompoch
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Aging
Brain research
Cognition & reasoning
Data collection
Emotional regulation
Emotions
Mental health
Mindfulness
Older people
Questionnaires
Standard deviation
Successful ageing
Thai older adults
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Summary:Purpose Successful aging represents a positive development in older adults. The emphasis on aging well has sought to understand resources such as emotional regulation that facilitates healthy and happy aging. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of two common emotional regulation strategies (i.e. cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression) on successful aging among Thai older adults. Design/methodology/approach The participants selected for this paper were 150 older adults living in Bangkok and adjacent areas. Their mean age was 69.7 (±6.7) years old. Instruments were the Successful Aging Inventory and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Each participant voluntarily completed an individual self -reported questionnaire. Findings The results revealed that the two emotional regulation strategies (cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression) have collectively explained 6 percent of the variance of successful aging. The cognitive reappraisal strategy was a sole significant predictor (β=0.20). Originality/value Promoting emotional regulation strategies in particular a cognitive reappraisal strategy among Thai older adults can facilitate their cognitive functioning, and their successful aging.
ISSN:2586-940X
0857-4421
2586-940X
DOI:10.1108/JHR-05-2018-021