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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
