The impact of positive psychological capital on successful aging in older adults: Examining the mediating effects of self-resilience and moderating effects of social exclusion

Objectives This study aims to explain the positive psychological capital of the elderly that influences successful aging, and to examine the mediating effect of self-resilience and the moderating effect of social exclusion in the relationship between positive psychological capital and successful aging. Methods To achieve this, data from 150 individuals aged 65 and older who use the senior comprehensive welfare center in Gumi were analyzed using SPSS 26.0. Differences in demographic variables were tested through ANOVA to verify the influence of positive psychological capital, successful aging, and social exclusion. Results The results of this study revealed that positive psychological capital significantly influences successful aging, and self-resilience was found to play a mediating role in the relationship between positive psychological capital and successful aging. Additionally, social exclusion showed a moderating effect in the relationship between positive psychological capital and successful aging. Conclusions To promote active aging and improve the quality of life for the elderly, it is necessary to enhance positive psychological capital, improve self-resilience, and develop practical and policy measures to address social exclusion.