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Theorists have argued that optimistic, agreeable, open, conscientious, positively motivated, and goal-directed individuals are more likely to experience successful aging, take opportunities, cope effectively, regulate emotions, and maintain well-being.
“theorists have argued that individuals who are optimistic, agreeable, open to experience, conscientious, positively motivated, and goal-directed are more likely to experience successful aging, to take advantage of opportunities, to cope more effectively with life circumstances, to effectively regulate emotional reactions to events, and to maintain a sense of well-being and life satisfaction in the”
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- Segerstrom, S. C., & Roach, A. R.
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- Self-criticism and self-enhancement: Theory, research, and clinical implications.
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- American Psychological Association
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- 2008
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- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
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- self-enhancement, physical health, health benefits, self-esteem, self-concept
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