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Table 3

Avenues for future research

Research area	Research question
Validating the construct, exploring the mechanisms of the framework	Is the current conceptualization of responsible aging valid? Are there key elements missing? How can we measure responsible aging quantitatively? In terms of nomological validity: what are the antecedents of responsible aging? What methods are available to operationalize the idea of intergenerational well-being? What is the relationship between different elements of (intergenerational) well-being and responsible aging? Which self-oriented and other-oriented actions have the largest impact on different elements of (intergenerational) well-being?
Intergenerationality of responsible aging	What are the factors that influence (positive/negatively) individuals’ and communities' readiness and capacity to adopt a responsible aging mindset? How does the balance between self-interest and concern for others influence whether people follow through on responsible aging intentions? How to ensure that one generation’s well-being does not come at the expense of another’s?
Personal and contextual characteristics	Which personal characteristics influence (positively/negatively) the contribution to responsible aging intentions and behaviors? How to effectively nudge individuals to prepare society for responsible aging?
	What role does technology play in promoting responsible aging among individuals and across generations? How can technology bridge intergenerational divides?
	How do different models of age-friendly urban planning (e.g. mixed-use developments, accessible public spaces) affect intergenerational well-being?
	What are the effects of ageism reduction programs, particularly those targeting younger adults, on the well-being of senior adults, and how can these programs be scaled to achieve broader societal change? What factors can facilitate cross-generational dialog and collaborative problem-solving?

Research area	Research question
Validating the construct, exploring the mechanisms of the framework	Is the current conceptualization of responsible aging valid? Are there key elements missing? How can we measure responsible aging quantitatively? In terms of nomological validity: what are the antecedents of responsible aging? What methods are available to operationalize the idea of intergenerational well-being? What is the relationship between different elements of (intergenerational) well-being and responsible aging? Which self-oriented and other-oriented actions have the largest impact on different elements of (intergenerational) well-being?
Intergenerationality of responsible aging	What are the factors that influence (positive/negatively) individuals’ and communities' readiness and capacity to adopt a responsible aging mindset? How does the balance between self-interest and concern for others influence whether people follow through on responsible aging intentions? How to ensure that one generation’s well-being does not come at the expense of another’s?
Personal and contextual characteristics	Which personal characteristics influence (positively/negatively) the contribution to responsible aging intentions and behaviors? How to effectively nudge individuals to prepare society for responsible aging?
	What role does technology play in promoting responsible aging among individuals and across generations? How can technology bridge intergenerational divides?
	How do different models of age-friendly urban planning (e.g. mixed-use developments, accessible public spaces) affect intergenerational well-being?
	What are the effects of ageism reduction programs, particularly those targeting younger adults, on the well-being of senior adults, and how can these programs be scaled to achieve broader societal change? What factors can facilitate cross-generational dialog and collaborative problem-solving?

Source(s): Authors’ own work