Cognitive and Psychosocial Changes in Aging · NCLEX Exam

In terms of psychosocial adaptation, older adults who volunteer or mentor younger persons often demonstrate which beneficial outcome?

  1. Greater isolation and accelerated functional decline
  2. A stronger sense of purpose, social connection, and generativity
  3. Decline in physical health caused by excessive activity
  4. Outcomes indistinguishable from non-volunteering peers
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Correct answer: A stronger sense of purpose, social connection, and generativity

Engagement in meaningful social roles such as volunteering promotes generativity, purpose and mental well-being in older adulthood. thesupportivecare.com

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