The Impact of Role Loss Upon Coping Resources and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly.

Elwell, F.; Maltbie-Crannell, Alice D.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ248285

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1981-Mar

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

The Impact of Role Loss Upon Coping Resources and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly.

Elwell, F.; Maltbie-Crannell, Alice D.

Journal of Gerontology, v36 n2 p223-32 Mar 1981

A stress model was developed to explore the impact of role loss upon the lives of the elderly. Cumulative data was used to test the model separately for men and women. Results indicated that role loss does have an indirect and direct effect on coping resources and life satisfaction. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Coping, Literature Reviews, Older Adults, Retirement, Sex Differences, Stress Variables, Widowed

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Reports - Research; Information Analyses

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A