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why older Australians are more trusting, and what that means for them

  • Written by Phoebe Bailey, Associate Professor of Psychology, Western Sydney University
why older Australians are more trusting, and what that means for themOlder adults tend to prioritise present-focused goals such as emotional satisfaction.Shutterstock

Populations around the world are ageing rapidly. Almost one in four people will be aged 60 or more by 2050. This growing cohort of older adults is often portrayed as too trusting – why should this be so?

Trust may be particularly important for...

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