Life Satisfaction in the Black Elderly: An Exploratory Study.

Rao, V. Nandini; Rao, V. V. Prakasa

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Publication Date: 1981

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Life Satisfaction in the Black Elderly: An Exploratory Study.

Rao, V. Nandini; Rao, V. V. Prakasa

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v14 n1 p55-65 1981-82

Tested the Life Satisfaction Index-A for validity and reliability using a sample of 240 Black elderly. The study failed to support the existence of five dimensions that were supposed to form the life satisfaction scale, but the scale was highly reliable in measuring life satisfaction among Black elderly. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Blacks, Gerontology, Morale, Older Adults, Self Esteem, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Urban Population

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