Older adults who exhibit concern for guiding and contributing to future generations, a quality known as generativity, are more likely to enjoy psychological well-being and lead fulfilling lives ...

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 ...