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| McClelland, Kent A. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMcClelland, Kent A. – Journal of Gerontology, 1982
Integrates the traditional activity theory explanation of adjustment to aging with the aged subculture theory advanced by Rose. A path model to data from two subsamples of older adults. Self-conception is shown to be an important intervening variable between social activity and life satisfaction. (Author)
Descriptors: Activities, Adjustment (to Environment), Aging (Individuals), Life Satisfaction
