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Peer reviewedLongino, Charles F., Jr.; Kart, Cary S. – Journal of Gerontology, 1982
Attempts to replicate research on the activity theory of aging. Behaviorally based activity scales were drawn from daily activity inventories of residents of three retirement communities. Findings support the activity theory. Informal activities had the most positive affect on respondents' life satisfaction. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Behavior Patterns, Individual Activities, Life Satisfaction
Peer reviewedMarkides, Kyraikos S. – Journal of Gerontology, 1983
Investigated the relationship between aging and church attendance, religiosity, and prayer in a longitudinal study of 338 older Mexican Americans and Anglos. Results showed church attendance and prayer remained stable over time; religiosity increased somewhat. Only church attendance showed a significant effect on life satisfaction, particularly…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Anglo Americans, Behavior Patterns, Emotional Adjustment
