The Role of Spiritual and Religious Practices, Pet Ownership, and Contemplative Practices in Successful Aging: A Literature Review
Preprints.org March 4, 2026 Deborah Tessitore McManus preprint
Background: Accelerating global population aging underscores the need to identify multidimensional determinants of successful aging. This review synthesizes evidence on social, spiritual, and religious factors that shape well-being, and quality of life in later adulthood. Successful aging is conceptualized as adaptation to age-related challenges through internal and external resources. Emerging...