To summarize, the SOC-model outlines the processes through which older people actively cope with the many changes associated with aging. Successful aging is not about not having to face any losses, but about dealing successfully with these negative changes. Furthermore, the SOC-model stresses the significance of creating environments in which success is possible, by choosing between life domains and prioritizing goals. In this sense, this model is very promising in explaining successful aging. Next, we will systematically review whether empirical studies provide evidence for the SOC-model's predictive and explanatory value with regard to successful aging.