Faculty Books and Book Chapters
Longevity
Book Title
Essays in Developmental Psychology
Document Type
Essay
Publication Date
2020
Editors
Randall Summers, Charles Golden, Lisa Lashley, & Erica Ailes
Keywords
conscientiousness, disposition, exercise, extending life, genetics, health-related behaviors, Lewis Terman, lifestyle choices, longevity, The Longevity Project, vegetables, weight control
Description
Excerpt
Longevity, defined as the length of an individual life, is a topic that has been explored by the scientific community as well as across cultures for decades. Health professionals repeatedly encourage individuals to eat more vegetables, exercise more, lose weight, and engage in other health-related behaviors to live a long and healthy life; however, recent literature suggests predictors of extending life are more complex than these recommendations. While there is no specific formula to guarantee a long life, it is well-established that a multitude of factors contribute to an individual’s longevity. These factors ultimately break down into three categories- genetics, disposition, and lifestyle choices.
Disciplines
Psychology
NSUWorks Citation
Datoc, A. E.,
Lashley, L. K.,
Golden, C. J.
(2020). Longevity. Essays in Developmental Psychology.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facbooks/688
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Additional Information
This is one in a collection of essays as part of a project that began as an encyclopedia of developmental psychology coordinated by Dr. Randall Summers. However, for unforeseen reasons, the publisher was no longer in a position to publish the encyclopedia. This project was undertaken so that thousands of hours of work by psychologists would not go wasted. Enjoy these essays and feel free to cite them using the proper format.
Submit suggestions for corrections and topics to goldench@nova.edu.