title: Thinking about my generation: adaptive effects of a dual age identity in later adulthood.
abstract: Growing old involves experiences of losses. Yet, it is not clear whether one's cohort group membership poses a resource in later adulthood. The authors examined the role of a dual age identity (age group vs. generation) across adulthood and possible adaptive effects on future time perspective and well-being. Findings suggest that when generation membership is salient, older (but not young and middle-aged) participants display a stronger identification with same-aged people than when age group membership is salient. Additionally, results demonstrate that the dual age identity represents a significant component of the self-concept and well-being in older adults.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology and Sport Science, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Weiss
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology and Sport Science, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
authors.forename: Frieder R
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-2660-1619
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Lang
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010379:Peer Group; D011287:Prejudice; D012929:Psychological Distance; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D012927:Social Control, Informal; D012933:Social Identification; D013240:Stereotyping; D055815:Young Adult