Fanny is a young-older woman who believes that she has an improved subjective well-being as compared to when she was younger. According to Charles and Carstensen (2010), which of the following factors may account for Fanny's opinion?

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According to Charles and Carstensen (2010), as people age, they tend to focus more on positive emotional experiences and prioritize meaningful relationships. This suggests that an improved social network may be a contributing factor to Fanny's increased subjective well-being. Wealth, education, and even family members like a husband, may not have as much impact on subjective well-being as social relationships do.

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