Healthy Aging: Concepts and Chronological Relevance

This first chapter introduces various terms related to aging, namely successful aging, active aging, and healthy aging. The key objective of this opening chapter is to recognize the variations of aging terms and operationalize healthy aging that is used t

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Self-Determination Theory and Healthy Aging Comparative Contexts on Physical and Mental Well-Being

Self-Determination Theory and Healthy Aging

Betsy Ng Gloria Ho •

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Self-Determination Theory and Healthy Aging Comparative Contexts on Physical and Mental Well-Being

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Editors Betsy Ng National Institute of Education Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore

Gloria Ho Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore

ISBN 978-981-15-6967-8 ISBN 978-981-15-6968-5 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6968-5

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Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all the contributors of this edited book. Without your support and endeavor, this book would not have been possible. We are deeply thankful for your prompt responses and patience with the revision process. We are also grateful to the anonymous reviewers for taking the time to share with us insightful feedback and words of encouragement. Special thanks to Alexandra Campbell and Ameena Jaafar from Singapore’s Springer for working with us in this publication.

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Contents

Part I

Understanding Healthy Aging

1

Healthy Aging: Concepts and Chronological Relevance . . . . . . . . . Betsy Ng and Gloria Ho

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2

Self-Determination Theory: Attributes of Healthy Aging . . . . . . . . Betsy Ng and Diwi Abbas

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3

Predictive Relationships Among Psychological Needs Satisfaction, Creative Growth Mindset and Life Outcomes: A Sample of Individuals Above Age 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ai Noi Lee, Leng Chee Kong, Betsy Ng, and Diwi Abbas

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Predicting Relations Among Lif