Psychological Distress Among the Community Elderly: Prevalence, Characteristics and Implications for Service.

Abrahams, Ruby B.; Patterson, Robert D.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ184575

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1978

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Psychological Distress Among the Community Elderly: Prevalence, Characteristics and Implications for Service

Abrahams, Ruby B.; Patterson, Robert D.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 9, 1, 1-16, 78

This paper reports results of a survey of elderly persons in a predominantly blue collar, New England town. Data about psychological distress and its relationship to demographic and social interaction characteristics are explored. Mental health services were not reaching elderly in need; there was minimal utilization of other helping services. (Author)

Descriptors: Alcoholism, Demography, Emotional Problems, Gerontology, Intervention, Mental Health Programs, Older Adults, Psychological Services, Research Projects, Social Relations

Publication Type: N/A

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: N/A

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A