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Abstract Objective Older adults who continue to struggle with or wish to change their past decisions and experiences may experience existential regrets. Such regrets can lead to a weakening of social relationships and social withdrawal among older adults. This study aims to evaluate the relationships between existential regret and social efficacy and social outcome expectations among older adults. Method This cross-sectional study included 361 individuals aged 60 years and over.

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the effect of adults’ ambivalent feelings about old age on older adults discrimination and fear. The data of the cross-sectional study were collected between December 15, 2023 and May 15, 2024. G Power program was used to calculate the sample size. A total of 392 individuals who agreed to participate in the study were reached and 10 individuals with psychiatric disorders were excluded from the study. The study was completed with 382 individuals.