Dispositional mindfulness and neuroticism are associated with age differences in emotional well-being in a U.S. adult lifespan sample
Scientific Reports September 5, 2026 Merrisa Lin, Nairán Ramírez‐Esparza, Natalie J. Shook
Despite experiencing more negative life events, older adults often report better emotional well-being than younger adults, a phenomenon known as the well-being paradox. Although socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that age-related shifts toward present-moment goals may contribute to this pattern, the psychological factors underlying these age differences remain unclear. In particular,...