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Direct linkVan Hiel, Alain; Vansteenkiste, Maarten – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2009
The present research examined the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic goal attainment on older adults' ego-integrity, psychological well-being, and death attitudes. Hypotheses were derived from Self-Determination Theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 2000; Vansteenkiste, Ryan, & Deci, in press). Study 1 (N = 202, Mean age = 68.2 years) indicated that, after…
Descriptors: Psychological Needs, Self Concept, Death, Integrity
Peer reviewedHickson, Joyce; And Others – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1988
Examined Rotter's Internal-External locus of control concept in relation to life satisfaction and death anxiety in aged population (N=122). Found strong gender and locus of control effect for life satisfaction. For death anxiety, found strong gender effect and significant interaction between locus of control and age. Suggests need for life span…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Anxiety, Death, Life Satisfaction
