ACTIVITY SELECTION AND ENGAGEMENT IN OLD AGE: MOTIVATIONAL AND GOAL-BASED INFLUENCES

Research from a variety of perspectives has emphasized the central role played by activity in supporting a variety of positive outcomes in later life. For example, participation in activities that place demands on personal resources has been shown to be beneficial in promoting brain, cognitive, and physical health. From another perspective, older adults may also engage in certain activities to promote specific outcomes (e.g., emotional) in...