Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Late Adulthood: Lessons From Sardinia’s Blue Zone

Abstract This study was conducted to investigate whether socio-cultural context (i.e., urban versus rural), perceived physical health, marital status, and satisfaction with family non-family ties predicted hedonic eudaimonic well-being in late adulthood examine the impact of on well-being, health by controlling age.One hundred one community-dwelling participants aged between 68 94 were enrolled Sardinian Blue Zone—an area exceptional longevity located Sardinia, an Italian island Mediterranean Sea—and city Cagliari—the regional capital. All completed a battery tools assessing global cognitive efficiency, SPANE Satisfaction Life Scales) Flourishing Scale) ties. Hedonic associated several variables: context, 24% variance condition, 52% condition ties, whereas 39% index health. Finally, Zone reported better mental than older people living Cagliari. In conclusion, which positive relationships are strengthened contributes promotion adulthood.