Age differences in coping resources and satisfaction with life among middle-aged, young-old, and oldest-old adults.
J Genet Psychol
; 163(3): 360-7, 2002 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12230155
ABSTRACT
The authors examined age differences in perceived coping resources and satisfaction with life across 3 older-adult age groups (45-64, 65-74, and 75 years and older). The 98 participants represented healthy, socially active, community-residing adults. Group comparisons were made on 12 individual coping scales, and an overall coping resource effectiveness score was computed. No significant differences were found for 11 of the coping resources or for overall coping resource effectiveness. Similar consistencies in life satisfaction were found across the 3 age groups. The findings indicate that (a) for healthy adults, the oldest old cope at least as effectively as their younger counterparts, despite their likelihood of encountering increased levels of stress; and (b) psychologically, old age may be viewed as a time of resilience and fortitude.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personal Satisfaction
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Aging
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Adaptation, Psychological
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Genet Psychol
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
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