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Peer reviewedLawton, M. Powell – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes four sectors comprising "the good life": behavioral competence, psychological well-being, perceived quality of life, and objective environment. Assessment approaches for each sector are described and empirical evidence is presented regarding interrelationships among them. Presented at the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Competence, Ecology, Gerontology
