Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life Perspectives, Self-Esteem, and Life Satisfactions of Older Adults Following Spousal Loss: An 18-Month Follow-Up Study of Widows and Widowers.

Fry, P. S.

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ERIC Number: EJ640591

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life Perspectives, Self-Esteem, and Life Satisfactions of Older Adults Following Spousal Loss: An 18-Month Follow-Up Study of Widows and Widowers.

Fry, P. S.

Gerontologist, v41 n6 p787-98 Dec 2001

This study examined the relationship between widowed persons' baseline assessments of self-efficacy beliefs and their ratings of perceived health-related quality of life, life sanctions, and self-esteem obtained in an 18-month follow-up. Results revealed widows and widowers differ significantly with respect to self-efficacy and perceived quality of life in the longer term following spousal loss. (Author)

Descriptors: Affective Measures, Bereavement, Coping, Emotional Adjustment, Life Events, Life Satisfaction, Older Adults, Predictor Variables, Quality of Life, Self Efficacy, Self Esteem, Sex Differences, Well Being, Widowed

Publication Type: Journal Articles

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Language: English

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