Psychological aspect of longevity

The article carries out a review of studies on the phenomenon of longevity. Life expectancy is defined as a psychological, sociological and physiological phenomenon represented by medical, biological, cultural, psychological, social, spiritual and moral aspects, the totality of which contributes to the formation of the social norm of a long life. The authors argue that among the various factors determining the quality and duration of a person’s life, the leading one is psychological. According to the results of the questionnaire, it was found that the choice of a health-saving model of life is possible due to a psychological restructuring of the attitude to life, a change in value guidelines, a qualitative change in personal properties, and the development of psychological stability.