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Peer reviewedFengler, Alfred P.; And Others – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1983
Reexamined the NORC Happiness Scale based on a survey of 1400 urban and nonurban elderly. Results indicated a high proportion of urban elderly were bored, depressed, and lonely as well as proud, excited, and interested. Their apparent inconsistent feeling states may result from a general feeling of deprivation. (Author)
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Gerontology, Happiness, Life Satisfaction
Peer reviewedVan Gundy, Karen; Schieman, Scott – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2001
This study investigates interrelationships among age, physical disability, introspectiveness, and depression. Results show that older people report less introspectiveness than do younger people. Disabled respondents experience a more positive relationship between introspectiveness and depression; however, disabled respondents' poorer global health…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Affective Measures, Age Differences, Coping
