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Peer reviewedMiller, Leo – Gerontologist, 1979
Constructed a theoretical model, based upon social functioning components and types of legitimacy characterizing behavior of persons of advanced years. These criteria define behavior as actually or potentially deviant. The resulting classification identifies 18 distinct varieties of social deviance associated with the behavior of elderly persons.…
Descriptors: Age, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories
Peer reviewedSinnott, Jan Dynda – Gerontologist, 1977
This paper examines sex-role inconstancy from a life-span point of view. New environmental realities and an increasing life-span may make traditional sex roles less functional in old age. Evidence is presented for more successful aging in persons manifesting convergent sex-role behavior. (Author)
Descriptors: Age, Behavior Patterns, Environmental Influences, Models
Peer reviewedCohen, Elias S.; Poulshock, S. Walter – Gerontologist, 1977
A 3-year study of the impact of the 1972 flood in the Wilkes Barre, PA area on the elderly revealed that anticipated adverse long-term effects on elderly flood victims were not realized. Presented at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society, October 13-17, 1976, New York. (Author)
Descriptors: Age, Agency Role, Behavior Patterns, Environmental Influences
