Keywords
success of interpersonal communication
communicative impulsivity
benevolence
older adults
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The aim of the study was to explore the features of communicative impulsivity and benevolence among older adults and to compare these features in individuals with different socio-demographic and psychological characteristics, specifically focusing on those whose communication is more or less successful. Communicative impulsivity and benevolence are personality traits that influence the success of older individuals in social interactions. The study included 263 participants aged 57 to 86. The Communicative Impulsivity Level Questionnaire by V.A. Losenkov and the Benevolence Scale by W.K. Campbell were used, alongside additional data collection on respondents’ personal characteristics. The findings revealed that most older individuals exhibit moderate levels of communicative impulsivity and benevolence, maintaining positive but selective social interactions. A statistically significant correlation was found between communicative impulsivity and success in interpersonal communication, with lower impulsivity linked to greater social engagement and life satisfaction. However, no significant correlation was found between benevolence and communication success, as communication opportunities and life satisfaction remained consistent regardless of benevolence levels. Factors such as loneliness, attitude toward life, and living conditions influence both communicative impulsivity and benevolence. Those experiencing loneliness tend to be less benevolent and more reactive to external circumstances, while older adults living with family and actively communicating demonstrate greater self-control and positivity in interactions. Employed individuals, older men, and those satisfied with their lives also exhibit better communication regulation. No significant correlations were found between these traits and age, education, place of residence, or the desire to change one’s life. A significant negative correlation was found between communicative impulsivity and benevolence, with higher impulsivity linked to lower benevolence. These findings highlight the importance of self-regulation in fostering effective interpersonal communication in old age.
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