ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
The impact of active aging on depressive symptoms and life satisfaction in later life: the mediating role of hopelessness.
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Objectives: This study examined whether leading an active life in old age contributes to better mental health, specifically by reducing depressive symptoms and increasing life satisfaction, and whether hopelessness mediates this relationship. Method: An online survey was conducted among 211 older adults aged 65-85 years in South Korea to measure active aging, hopelessness, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction. Results: Older adults with more active lives reported lower levels of depressive symptoms and higher levels of life satisfaction. Mediation analysis further showed that hopelessness was a key mechanism explaining the links between an active lifestyle and both depressive symptoms and life satisfaction. In other words, maintaining an active life appears to be associated with lower hopelessness, which is in turn related to better mental health. Conclusion: This study underscores the critical role of active aging in promoting psychological well being in old age and highlights the importance of fostering a hopeful perspective on life.
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