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Peer reviewedChou, Kee-Lee; Chi, Iris – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2001
Examined the impact of a series of common stressful life events (SLEs) on change in depressive symptoms among the elderly of the Hong Kong Chinese Society. Using multiple regression models, it was found that sense of control acted as a mediator in the linkage between the number of SLEs and depressive symptoms. Findings suggest that sense of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Coping, Depression (Psychology), Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSlangen-De Kort, Yvonne A. W.; Midden, Cees J. H.; Aarts, Henk; van Wagenberg, F. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2001
Studied adaptive choice behavior of older, independently living persons faced with complications in their houses. The goal was to gain insight into the coping process and its outcome--in terms of assimilative vs. accommodative strategies--and in the role of three determinants on this process. Determinants were perceived self efficacy, importance…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Independent Living, Individual Development
