EDITORIAL article
Front. Psychol.
Sec. Organizational Psychology
Volume 16 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1673010
This article is part of the Research TopicAging and WorkView all 15 articles
Editorial: Aging and Work
Provisionally accepted
- 1Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- 2Universidade Portucalense Infante Dom Henrique, Porto, Portugal
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The studies under this theme highlight the multifaceted nature of emotional health in This section emphasizes the strategic role of organizations in supporting longer and healthier careers. Lifelong learning emerges as a key factor in prolonging productive working lives. • Individual Dimension: Encompasses physical and cognitive health, motivation, and self-efficacy.• Organizational Dimension: Focuses on inclusive HR practices, ergonomic adaptation, and age-friendly workplace culture.• Contextual Dimension: Includes public policy support, efforts to combat ageism, and initiatives for digital inclusion.• Lifelong Learning: Emphasizes ongoing opportunities for retraining, skill renewal, and intellectual engagement at any age. This model may serve as a strategic guide for organizations, policymakers, and researchers seeking to implement age-inclusive practices and promote well-being across the working lifespan. The diverse and rich contributions in this Research Topic reflect a growing interdisciplinary commitment to reimagining work in the context of aging. Far from viewing age as a limitation, the evidence presented here encourages a redefinition of later-life work as a stage full of potential, personal growth, and meaningful societal contributions.As we face the demographic challenges of our time, this collection offers both solid empirical foundations and a transformative vision. It calls on researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to design work environments that recognize and value the dignity, capacity, and aspirations of older adults, ultimately fostering a more inclusive, cohesive, and resilient society.We extend our deepest gratitude to all authors and reviewers for their valuable contributions. Their insights constitute a critical foundation for building healthier, more inclusive, and sustainable workplaces for today's and tomorrow's aging workforce.
Keywords: Aging, Work, healthy aging, Cognitive Reserve, Occupational Health, ageism
Received: 25 Jul 2025; Accepted: 15 Aug 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 RUBIO-VALDEHITA, López-Higes, Rodrigues and Fernandes. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: SUSANA RUBIO-VALDEHITA, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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