The Importance of Research on the Perception of Successful Aging

Despite researchers’ efforts to develop models for successful aging, there is still no academic consensus on the definition of the term [3,4]. There are three main explanatory models on successful old age: the Rowe and Kahn model [5] The Socio-Emotional Selectivity1 and the Corrective and Preventive Proactivity [6]. We also highlight researches focused on the subjective perception of the elderly in relation to their aging. This is the focus of the present reflection. The aim is briefly outline the conceptual focus regarding prevalent research questions, main themes and variables that correlate with the subjective perception of old age.