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Introduction: Scientific research has slowly been incorporating the factors that influence the process of ageing. Among them, gender has been considered a cross determinant which affects all other factors of Active Ageing (World Health Organization, 2002). This paper provides a review of the role of gender on ageing well. Methods: A bibliographical database with 2143 references, selected from several national and international referenced databases, was used. These references were obtained by a systematic search of terms related to ageing well (active, healthy, successful, productive) in Spanish and English, carried out through title, keywords, and abstract. Eligible studies were published between 1997 and 2015. This systematic review was complemented with a snowball strategy. Results: From the general database, 214 references were initially selected, in which sex or gender had some sort of importance. But only 33 studies that provide a gender perspective were retained from reviewing the abstract and/or the complete document, especially on those related to Social Sciences, which developed the concepts of Active Ageing or Successful Ageing. The most relevant treated areas were focused on: i) differences between men and women caused by different labour force roles (paid work and domestic work, including care activities); ii) consequences of gender roles on participation; iii) psychosocial health status on older people. Conclusions: Although the policy framework for Active Ageing gives importance to gender as a cross determinant, research carried out from a gender perspective is yet limited. Future research may consider these results to revitalize and create knowledge about gender influence on ageing well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The socio-demographic trends have located ageing as a key issue in recent years and terms such as active ageing and successful ageing have emerged strongly. The objective is to test whether the importance ascribed to leisure by individuals contributes to an active and successful ageing and the hypothesis is affirmative. The study is based on quantitative methodology, using a survey. The questionnaire was administered in March 2014 to a representative sample of 1239 Spanish residents between 65 and 74. The results conclude that indeed the greater the importance given to leisure, the greater the level of participation in leisure activities (active aging) and the greater the sense of general well-being (successful aging). The article concludes by pointing out future lines of research and by identifying practical implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to show the efficacy of a pilot program based on positive psychology to enhance the well-being of the elderly. The experimental design included intervention and control groups. The sample consisted of 67 adults aged 60-89. The program included nine 1.5 hour weekly sessions. The program topics included character strengths, positive emotions, and emotional regulation. The variables assessed were affection, happiness level, concern level, optimism, and blood pressure. The results show that participants in the program significantly increased the happiness level and decreased the concern level, and systolic blood pressure. Increasing the level of happiness in the elderly favours the construction of personal resources and involvement with goals and projects that bring them to active and healthy aging. Results and limitations are discussed on the basis of the positive psychology and ageing psychology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]