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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 17
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Purpose and Meaning in Highly Active Seniors
Penick, Jeffrey M.; Fallshore, Marte
ADULTSPAN Journal, v4 n1 p19-35 Spr 2005
The authors investigated the sources of meaning for active seniors. Results indicated that seniors who were most active were relatively high in a wide range of sources of meaning as well as in life satisfaction in general. The importance of meaning and purpose in relation to counseling with older adults is discussed.
Descriptors: Older Adults, Life Satisfaction, Counseling, Values, Life Style, Attitudes, Objectives, Psychological Characteristics, Behavior, Motivation, Aging (Individuals)
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Language: English
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