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<p>Successful aging has become a public health concern due to the global demographic shift toward an aging population. This study examines the activities of successful aging among middle-aged and older adults and the factors affecting it. We have used microdata from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), 2017-18, and a total of 34,248 middle-aged (45–59 years) and 31,320 older adults (60 and above) were analyzed. Successful aging is experienced by 18% of older adults and 37% of middle-aged adults. Secondary-educated older adults had 1.51 times the odds of successful aging, while females had 0.61 times the odds. Spirituality had the strongest effect, with odds ratios of 2.15 for older adults and 1.65 for middle-aged adults. Successful aging is negatively associated with increasing age, chronic conditions, disability, and social isolation. Findings suggest that successful aging declines with age, varies by gender, and emphasizes the need for health knowledge, social support, and preventive healthcare. Future studies should examine gender-specific interventions to address women’s unique problems, such as health literacy, resource availability, and social support.</p>

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Preparing for Later Life: A Study of Successful Aging among Older and Middle-Aged Adults in India

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    2026年4月15日

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  • Aditya Narayan Das,
  • Smita Mishra Panda,
  • Anjali Dash

摘要

Successful aging has become a public health concern due to the global demographic shift toward an aging population. This study examines the activities of successful aging among middle-aged and older adults and the factors affecting it. We have used microdata from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), 2017-18, and a total of 34,248 middle-aged (45–59 years) and 31,320 older adults (60 and above) were analyzed. Successful aging is experienced by 18% of older adults and 37% of middle-aged adults. Secondary-educated older adults had 1.51 times the odds of successful aging, while females had 0.61 times the odds. Spirituality had the strongest effect, with odds ratios of 2.15 for older adults and 1.65 for middle-aged adults. Successful aging is negatively associated with increasing age, chronic conditions, disability, and social isolation. Findings suggest that successful aging declines with age, varies by gender, and emphasizes the need for health knowledge, social support, and preventive healthcare. Future studies should examine gender-specific interventions to address women’s unique problems, such as health literacy, resource availability, and social support.