Well-being in older adults is an important concern as the aging population grows, as is identifying modifiable factors that contribute to well-being over time. The ability to savor the moment (i.e., to notice and upregulate one’s emotional response to positive events) has been linked to greater well-being; however, few studies have examined these relationships longitudinally or in older adults. The current study examined inter- and intra-individual associations between trait savoring ability, life satisfaction, and depressive symptoms in older adults. 4491 older adults (M_age = 82.10, SD = 6.23) completed at least two out of four annual surveys. Multilevel modeling was employed to account for within- and between-person differences in associations between savoring and well-being, as well as the role of savoring in moderating trajectories of well-being over time. Covariates included age, gender, health, and stress. Savoring ability was associated with greater well-being, both within- and between-individuals. Individuals with higher savoring ability experienced attenuated declines in well-being over time. Savoring, or noticing and amplifying positive experiences, is a malleable ability that is associated with improved well-being, both on average and within-person. Higher trait savoring ability may also protect against declines in well-being associated with greater age. We discuss implications for savoring interventions in older adults.

随着人口老龄化的增长，老年人的福祉是一个重要的问题，确定随着时间的推移有助于福祉的可改变因素也是如此。享受当下的能力（即注意和上调一个人对积极事件的情绪反应）与更大的幸福感有关;然而，很少有研究纵向或在老年人中检查这些关系。目前的研究检查了老年人品味特质能力、生活满意度和抑郁症状之间的个际和个体内关联。4491 名老年人 （M_年龄 = 82.10，SD = 6.23） 完成了四次年度调查中的至少两次。采用多级建模来解释品味与幸福感之间关联的人内和人与人之间的差异，以及品味在随着时间的推移调节幸福感轨迹中的作用。协变量包括年龄、性别、健康和压力。品尝能力与更大的幸福感有关，无论是在个体内部还是个体之间。随着时间的推移，品味能力较高的个体的幸福感下降幅度减弱。品味或注意到和放大积极的体验，是一种可塑性强的能力，与改善平均和面对面的幸福感有关。较高的特征品味能力也可以防止与年龄增长相关的健康状况下降。我们讨论了对老年人进行细细干预的影响。