Is Personality the Key Factor in Becoming a SuperAger?
Background: This study investigates the personality of SuperAgers (SAs). Fifty-five older adults were assessed using Rey auditory verbal learning test (RAVLT), Wechsler adult intelligence scale- Fourth Edition India (WAIS IV), Color trails test (CTT), and Boston naming test (BNT) and categorized as...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jiag.jiag_103_24 |
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| Summary: | Background:
This study investigates the personality of SuperAgers (SAs). Fifty-five older adults were assessed using Rey auditory verbal learning test (RAVLT), Wechsler adult intelligence scale- Fourth Edition India (WAIS IV), Color trails test (CTT), and Boston naming test (BNT) and categorized as SAs or typical older adults (TOAs). Their personality profiles were compared using NEO-PI-3, alongside 50 participants aged 25–50 years.
Materials and Methods:
The study analyzed 105 participants. Informed consent was obtained from all individuals. Personality traits were evaluated using NEO-PI-3 across three groups. The Geriatric Depression Scale-30 (GDS-30) was used to assess depression.
Results:
SA excelled in all personality domains compared to TOA. Significant differences were noted in neuroticism (SA = 49.08 ± 6.93; TOA = 52.03 ± 7.24) and agreeableness (SA = 45.95 ± 8.82; TOA = 41.90 ± 8.33) (P < 0.001). GDS-30 scores revealed SA as normal (1.96 ± 2.82), while TOA scored in mild range (11.58 ± 3.30) (P < 0.001).
Conclusion:
The study highlights SAs’ superior performance across personality domains and lower depressive symptoms compared to TOA. These findings highlight key distinctions, demonstrating cognitive resilience in aging. |
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| ISSN: | 0974-3405 0974-2484 |