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Direct linkSlagsvold, Britt; Sorensen, Annemette – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2008
High sense of control is related to benefits in many aspects of life, and education is known to be strongly related to sense of control. In this article we explore why women tend to feel a lower sense of control than men, and why the sense of control tends to be lower among the elderly than among younger people. In particular we explore the role…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Gender Differences, Educational Attainment, Locus of Control
Peer reviewedSimons, Ronald L.; West, Gale E. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1985
Examined the extent to which the presence of a confidant, social network involvement, marital status, self-efficacy, religiosity, self-esteem, occupational status, and income served as coping resources for older adults (N=299). Results suggested that variables other than income were not significantly related to life changes. (NRB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Change, Coping, Employment Level
