Psychological Features of Formation of an Active Life Position Among Older Adults

The paper reveals the problem of the formation of an active life position among older men and women. Each of us faced a lack of an active life position, which brings a mostly negative result. When a person is young and full of energy, they easily cope with attempts to create an active life position. However, when they grow old and have health issues, it becomes more challenging to create an active life position. Older adults form a kind of barrier that does not allow them to live with a more active life position. The research aims to study the psychological characteristics of forming an active life position in older age. The research novelty lies in the fact that the sample included older adults included in the Moscow government program—“Moscow Longevity.” This project is in demand among older citizens. It opens different opportunities in the activities of older people. The research used the following methods to determine the psychological characteristics of the formation of an active life position: comparative analysis, observation, conversation, questioning, and testing. Qualitative results were obtained using mathematical methods. Depending on gender, the authors identified common and different features. The research results are introduced into work with older people in the Moscow Longevity project. They aim to develop a positive attitude in life among the older population and resolve conflicts that these people face. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.