Is Personality the Key Factor in Becoming a SuperAger?

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dc.contributor.authorBatra, Ren_US
dc.contributor.authorKumar, DAen_US
dc.contributor.authorKaloiya, GSen_US
dc.contributor.authorKhan, MAen_US
dc.contributor.authorSatapathy, Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorChakrawarty, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorUpadhyay, ADen_US
dc.contributor.authorChatterjee, Pen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-13T11:52:09Z
dc.date.available2025-08-13T11:52:09Z
dc.date.issued2025-06
dc.description.abstractBackground: 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.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India|Department of Geriatric Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsNDDTC, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsClinical Research Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationBatra 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): 83-87en_US
dc.identifier.issn0974-3405
dc.identifier.issn0974-2484
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/254450
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherWolters Kluwer – Medknowen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber2en_US
dc.relation.volume21en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.4103/jiag.jiag_103_24en_US
dc.subjectAgreeablenessen_US
dc.subjectcognitive resilienceen_US
dc.subjectneuroticismen_US
dc.subjectpersonalityen_US
dc.subjectSuperAgersen_US
dc.titleIs Personality the Key Factor in Becoming a SuperAger?en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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