Santacreu Ivars, MartaAlonso Rodriguez, MarcosMolina, María ÁngelesFernández Ballesteros, RocíoBenetos, AthanaseRobine, Jean-Marie2022-02-202022-02-202019Santacreu, M., Rodríguez, M., & Molina, M. (2019). Behavioral Health. In R. Fernández-Ballesteros, A. Benetos, & J. Robine (Eds.), The Cambridge Handbook of Successful Aging (pp. 299-320). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316677018.0199781316677018http://hdl.handle.net/11268/10773The present chapter explores the effect of behavior on reaching a successful aging. The chapter begins exploring the main protective factors that determine a healthy life style. Then, main models of behavioral change are outlined with special emphasis to the empirical support obtained by each of them and detailing a specific example of a behavioural change program carried out in older people. The chapter continues analysing the relationship between personality (i.e. conscientiousness) and behavioural change, giving a special dedication to the role played by conscientiousness. Finally the chapter explores the role of education as an important determinant for successful aging.engbook part10.1017/9781316677018restricted accessPsicologíaCiencias médicasGerontología