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Peer reviewedPayne, E. Christopher; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1991
Compared 22 high-goal-directed and 22 low-goal-directed early retirees to examine the idea that effective adaptation to life events requires an ability to maintain a sense of purpose and direction. Found that high-goal-directed retirees were viewed as more outgoing and involved, whereas low-goal-directed retirees were viewed as self-critical,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Affective Behavior, Anxiety
