To measure generativity, the study used the contributions domain of the Loyola Generativity Scale, which captures behaviors and attitudes that reflect generative concerns (e.g., “I try to pass ...

Given the vast scope of this issue, it's surprising that we have a limited understanding of what preserves and enhances generativity in our later years, as research to date is still early-on.

Some feel quite fulfilled, thanks to one particular altruistic trait. A study found that people with generativity are more likely to feel fulfilled in their old age. The study, published in The ...