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Peer reviewedQuackenbush, Steven W.; Barnett, Mark A. – International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 1995
Examines several psychological characteristics and life experiences that may be related to reminiscence activity among elderly individuals (n=70). Results provide support for the notion that aspects of reminiscence activity are associated with individual differences in specific psychological and situational variables. (JPS)
Descriptors: Extraversion Introversion, Higher Education, Life Events, Memory
Peer reviewedPayne, E. Christopher; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1991
Compared 22 high-goal-directed and 22 low-goal-directed early retirees to examine the idea that effective adaptation to life events requires an ability to maintain a sense of purpose and direction. Found that high-goal-directed retirees were viewed as more outgoing and involved, whereas low-goal-directed retirees were viewed as self-critical,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Affective Behavior, Anxiety
Peer reviewedHagekull, Berit; Bohlin, Gunilla – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1998
A prospective study investigated associations between preschool temperament and environmental factors and school-age personality in 93 Swedish children. Found that personality was predicted by early temperament and environmental factors such as external day care and negative life events. Extraversion was most clearly related to temperament.…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Child Development, Children, Day Care Effects
