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Grumpy Seniors? Think Again Says University of Chicago Study
You have to have a certain degree of confidence to wear a Speedo (this blogger doesn’t have it). But we have customers, such as the one above, who do.
We are fortunate to serve a lot of people who have found a great deal of contentment in their life, people who are comfortable “in their skin.” In talking with them you’ll find authenticity, straightforwardness and happiness.
A new study by the University of Chicago confirms what many in our profession know already . . . many Americans grow happier as they grow older. Interestingly, the next generation of seniors - the baby boomers - don’t score so high in the happiness study. Any thoughts as to why that’s the case?
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April 17th, 2008 at 11:36 am
The sociologist (Yang) indicated it may have been because of the sheer size of the generation and the competition it generated to “get what one wants” and not enough of it to go around.
I think this explanation is shortsighted and instead has to do with seasons of life. For many boomers, who are in the fall of their lives, they are taking stock of their accomplishments and realizing where their dreams of the past have fallen short. It’s a natural process for people to go through. when boomers come out on the other end of it, most will likely have come to terms with their place in life and be at peace with it…just like previous generations. I would predict an upward shift in boomers’ happiness as they become seniors.