Much
research has highlighted the aging process as a global, multi-faceted issue,
focusing on modifiable factors that can improve physical health and
psychosocial well-being in late life. This is particularly true for both
developed and developing countries, which are likely to face long-term issues
in health and psychosocial care as the aging of their population increases.
Within the theoretical framework of successful aging and developmental psychology,
this paper aims to review recent advances in our knowledge of middle and
late-life well-being in order to better understand the role of well-being and
spirituality/religiosity across adulthood. The results of the selected studies
allow us to conclude that subjective, hedonic, and eudemonic well-being and
religious practices are significant determinants shaping the overall
psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and social functioning of the
older population. Limitations and implications of the study will also be
discussed.
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