Personality Stability and Change Over a 30-Year Period--Middle Age to Old Age.

And Others; Leon, Gloria Rakita

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Publication Date: 1979-Jun

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Personality Stability and Change Over a 30-Year Period--Middle Age to Old Age.

And Others; Leon, Gloria Rakita

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v47 n3 p517-24 Jun 1979

Evaluated physically healthy and emotionally stable men over a 30-year period from middle to old age. Increase in mean scores on the depression scale of the MMPI reflected realistic bodily concerns and physical illness. This group manifested personality strengths in middle age and functioned well in old age. (Author)

Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Behavior Change, Males, Middle Aged Adults, Older Adults, Personality Development, Personality Studies, Personality Traits, Physical Fitness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

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