Future Self Continuity and Aging Preparation Across Cultures
Author Information
Author(s): Wu Yiwen, Fung Helene H
Primary Institution: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
Future self-continuity affects aging preparation and is moderated by future self-views across different cultures.
Conclusion
Future self-continuity is linked to better preparation for aging, especially when individuals have positive views of their future selves.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher future self-continuity promotes saving intentions.
- Future self-continuity predicted more preparation for aging in both studies.
- The effect of future self-continuity on aging preparation was conditional on future self-views.
Takeaway
Thinking about your future self can help you get ready for aging, especially if you feel good about who you'll be later.
Methodology
Two surveys were conducted with older adults across multiple cultures to assess the relationship between future self-continuity and aging preparation.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 38-99 years from six cultures, including Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Germany, Czechia, and the United States.
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