Carstensen's (1995) socioemotional selectivity theory looks at individuals' goals / as a lifelong process / that strengthens and matures / with ageing.

In relation to his motivational conceptual framework, / Higgins (2014) proposes / that motivation may even attain its highest levels / in the later stages of life, / subject to the balance and organisation of one's goals / in relation to life priorities.

Building on this foundation, / more recent research looks deeply / into additional factors / influencing well-being / in later adulthood, / particularly emphasising the role of self-worthiness, / and the overall positive impact / of developing a well-rounded self-view / in life course transitions.

Together, / these studies suggest / that both goal alignment and a positive self-perception are crucial / for enhancing motivation and overall well-being / in later life.

In fact, / third-age learners exhibit a higher degree of selectivity / when it comes to determining / which goals to pursue / and how to allocate their resources / towards those specific priorities.

Older adults demonstrate / a stronger sense of life purpose and self-fulfilment.

They do it their way, / and their way is an accumulation of winning and personalized combinations / in effectively relating motives all together / at different degrees / according to their life contexts.

As goals mature / over the course of one's life, / older adults become more selective / and coordinate their goals / according to priorities, / sustaining motivation and well-being / through a(n) favorable self-view.