The Relationship of Stressful Life Events to Intellectual Functioning in Women over 65.

Sands, James Daniel

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Publication Date: 1981

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The Relationship of Stressful Life Events to Intellectual Functioning in Women over 65.

Sands, James Daniel

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v14 n1 p11-22 1981-82

Assessed the relationship of stress to decline in intellectual abilities in women aged 65-92. Found stress was related to the ratio used to estimate decline. Changes in personal health and health of a family member were positively related and vacations were negatively related to decline in intellectual functioning. (Author)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Etiology, Females, Gerontology, Intellectual Development, Intelligence Tests, Older Adults, Physical Health, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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