Early Adult Antecedents of Life Satisfaction at Age 70.

Mussen, Paul; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ262905

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-May

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Early Adult Antecedents of Life Satisfaction at Age 70.

Mussen, Paul; And Others

Journal of Gerontology, v37 n3 p316-22 May 1982

Examined association between Life Satisfaction Ratings at age 70 and cognitive, personality, interpersonal, and family characteristics at age 30. Predictive characteristics of life satisfaction at 70 were, for women, a buoyant, responsive attitude toward life; for men, emotional and physical health. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Style, Family Characteristics, Interpersonal Relationship, Life Satisfaction, Longitudinal Studies, Older Adults, Personality Traits, Predictor Variables, Sex Differences, Spouses

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Language: English

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