The ilk of human kindness: Older women with gumption score high on compassion
Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 12:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Older women, plucky individuals and those who have suffered a recent major loss are more likely to be compassionate toward strangers than other older adults, new research finds. Because compassionate behaviors are associated with better health and well-being as we age, the research findings offer insights into ways to improve the outcomes of individuals whose deficits in compassion put them at risk for becoming lonely and isolated later in life.