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Direct linkWebster, Jeffrey Dean; Gould, Odette – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2007
This study examined reminiscence functions and vivid (i.e., landmark) personal memories in nine samples ranging from the teens to the nineties. Participants (n = 198) ranging in age from 18-95 years completed the Reminiscence Functions Scale (Webster, 1997) and described a vivid personal memory which was subsequently rated for frequency of recall,…
Descriptors: Recall (Psychology), Older Adults, Adults, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedHolliday, Stephen G. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1988
Adults (N=96) from four age cohorts completed questionnaire consisting of 12 situations demanding choice between safe and risky option. One-half of choices involved potential losses, others involved potential gains. Found that older adults chose no more safe alternatives than did younger adults. Risk avoiding for all ages appeared to be influenced…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Decision Making
Peer reviewedMilligan, W. L.; And Others – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1981
Younger (age 20-35) veterans showed better performance on learning and psychomotor tasks than did older (age 55-70) veterans. Positive attitudes toward aging, and greater life satisfaction were associated with better performance on the behavioral tasks in the older group. Results suggest age-related behavior may be related to psychosocial…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Age Differences, Attitudes
