Research

Population aging represents one of the uttermost achievements of humankind, but also presents significant challenges to individuals and societies. We are broadly interested in turning these challenges into opportunities for positive aging processes, where individuals maintain well-being levels until later life and societies benefit from an older population that is healthy, active, and happy.

Our research aims to identify and understand the social factors experienced across the life course that influence the health and happiness of older adults, as well as to evaluate public policies and interventions that can improve their well-being and benefit society as a whole.

Our work has been largely based on quantitative analysis of longitudinal micro-data and cross-national multilevel data, yet it also draws from comparative historical analysis, archival research, and in-depth interviews.