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Senescence: Rethinking the Psychology of Aging


Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 31, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: August 31, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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Senescence: Rethinking the Psychology of Aging

the steady functional and resistant adjustments which take place over time, which aren’t as a result of illness or catastrophe, and which sooner or later contribute to a larger probability of fatality as the person gets older,

AGING DISORDER: “Some say aging disorder is inappropriately named as it implies there is some mayhem in the context of aging such as illness, but rather it merely represents the decline in health that accompanies the regular aging process.”

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About the Author: Mohammed looti

An academic and researcher specialized in educational psychology and a faculty member at the University of Kerbala. He holds a PhD in his field, and his research interests center on positive psychology, the development of psychological scales, and cognitive emotion regulation. Dr. Looti is distinguished by his contemporary research approach, focusing on the psychological effects of modern technology and artificial intelligence on mental health and identity formation among young people. His scholarly contributions also extend to studying the dynamics of family communication and its role in building self-efficacy and leadership skills, in addition to his research on mindfulness programs and psychological recovery — making him an active researcher enriching the field of educational and applied psychology.

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looti, M. (2026, August 31). Senescence: Rethinking the Psychology of Aging. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aging-disorder/
looti, Mohammed. “Senescence: Rethinking the Psychology of Aging.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 31 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aging-disorder/.
looti, Mohammed. “Senescence: Rethinking the Psychology of Aging.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 31, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aging-disorder/.