Is Personality the Key Factor in Becoming a SuperAger?
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2025-06
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Wolters Kluwer – Medknow
Abstract
Background: This study investigates the personality of SuperAgers (SAs). Fifty?five older adults were assessed using Rey auditory verbal learning test (RAVLT), Wechsler adult intelligence scale- Fourth Edition India (WAIS IV), Color trails test (CTT), and Boston naming test (BNT) and categorized as SAs or typical older adults (TOAs). Their personality profiles were compared using NEO?PI?3, alongside 50 participants aged 25–50 years. Materials and Methods: The study analyzed 105 participants. Informed consent was obtained from all individuals. Personality traits were evaluated using NEO-PI-3 across three groups. The Geriatric Depression Scale-30 (GDS-30) was used to assess depression. Results: SA excelled in all personality domains compared to TOA. Significant differences were noted in neuroticism (SA = 49.08 ± 6.93; TOA = 52.03 ± 7.24) and agreeableness (SA = 45.95 ± 8.82; TOA = 41.90 ± 8.33) (P < 0.001). GDS-30 scores revealed SA as normal (1.96 ± 2.82), while TOA scored in mild range (11.58 ± 3.30) (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The study highlights SAs’ superior performance across personality domains and lower depressive symptoms compared to TOA. These findings highlight key distinctions, demonstrating cognitive resilience in aging.
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Agreeableness, cognitive resilience, neuroticism, personality, SuperAgers
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Batra R, Kumar DA, Kaloiya GS, Khan MA, Satapathy S, Chakrawarty A, Upadhyay AD, Chatterjee P. Is Personality the Key Factor in Becoming a SuperAger?. Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics. 2025 Jun; 21(2): 83-87