Adult Psychology: Interview Questions

1.How has your reduced general body mobility impacted your daily routines (social interactions and engagement in physical activities) compared to when you were at prime years?

I can surely say that old age had brought some challenges in my life compared to when I was young and full of energy and flexibility. Getting older has reduced my body mobility to a point where I can no longer run as I used to, walk for long distances, go swimming, or even travel to see my friends and family. It has changed the type of physical activities I engage in as I can no longer get into activities that strain my body because of joint pains and backaches.

2. What kind of physical activities do you find interestingto engage in now at your age that you could not do when you were younger?

The physical activities I find interesting now are taking a walk in the park, yoga,and water aerobics. When I was young, I never used to do all these as I always preferredvigorous exercises such as running and lifting weights.

3. Aging impacts people differently based on their general body health; how would you define your sex life? Is it declining or getting better as you age?

The impact that aging has on someone highly depends on their body health and how fit they used to be when they were younger. Since I was physically active during my prime days, I believe that aging has not harmed my sex life, although it is not as it used to be, I can say it has not deteriorated as much.

4. Considering aging comes withreduced body agility, what are some of the physical activities and exercises that you do nowadays, which you used to do when you were young?

As mentioned earlier, aging affects an individual’s bodily functions to a point where they cannot engage in vigorous physical activities. The activities that I used to do when I was young and am still doing even at my age include swimming, bicycle riding, aerobics, and jogging, although not as vigorous as they used to be.

5. Sometimes, do you find yourself wishing you were young and envying young athletes who are engaging in your once-favorite sport (athletics)?

Yes. In fact, nine times out of ten, I wish I were younger and fitter. Nonetheless, I do not envy young athletes. I envy their energy, agility, flexibility, and ability to do anything. When I sit in the park, watchingthem sprint and race against each other, I wish to go back in time to my prime days.

6. To what extent has your reduced body agility impacted your social activities likephysical exercises, visiting your friends, and touring different places that you loved/enjoyed, but now it is impossible?

Honestly, my aging body is not as it used to be. I cannot sit, stand, or walk for long, which means it is hard for me to travel or tour different places that I once enjoyed. When I sit for longor engage in vigorous exercises, I get backaches and other joint pains, making it impossible to travel long hours to see friends or engage in physical activities.

7. What changes (bodily activities) you wish you had made while young to ensure successful aging?

I wish I engaged in more mild and relaxing exercises such as yoga and all types’ aerobics, which would help my muscles and joints relax instead of concentratingsolely on vigorous activities. If I had mixed up my preference for physical exercises, I could have had successful aging with less joint and muscle pains.

8. How often do you train seriously to get your heart racing fast to ensure your cardiac health is in check?

I think once an athlete always an athlete. Even if I do not train as vigorously as I used to, I usually train daily. Training is essential to me and my wellbeing as it gives me confidence and keeps me healthy.

9. Do you feel your active lifestyle and quality of diet you have maintained has impacted on the rate of your aging?

Yes, as an athlete, you have to maintain a certain level of discipline in the lifestyle you choose to live and your diet. Healthy eating, avoiding drugs or alcohol abuse, and frequent exercisinghave impacted on my rate of aging as I have not aged like other people my age. I am still healthy and fit compared to those who chose a different lifestyle and diet.

10. How often do you find yourself performing daily physical tasks with ease and without much strain?

I would say on a daily basis unless I am sick or having muscle pains or backaches after engaging in vigorous physical activities.

11. Considering numerous changes that are happening to your body, would you rate your general health as average, good, better, or excellent?

Even with the numerous changes happening to my body as a result of old age, I can say that my health is excellent. The reason behind my sentiments is because I do not get sick frequently asother older adults or sufferfrom the common health conditions associated with old age.

12. You have been active throughout your life (in athletics), what advice would you give young people to ensure successful aging?

I would advise them to live a good life eat a healthy diet, choose a healthy lifestyle, and do everything they want to do at their young age because once they get to my age, it will be difficult. They should also know that old age is not optional, and they should strive to make a successful transition, which is only achievable if they take care of themselves and their bodies.