Response of the Elderly to Disaster: An Age-Stratified Analysis.

Bolin, Robert; Klenow, Daniel J.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Response of the Elderly to Disaster: An Age-Stratified Analysis.

Bolin, Robert; Klenow, Daniel J.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v16 n4 p283-96 1982-83

Analyzed the effect of age on elderly tornado victims' (N=62) responses to stress effects. Compared to younger victims (N=240), the elderly did not suffer disproportionate material losses, but were more likely to be injured and have a death in the household. Elderly victims had a lower incidene of emotional and family problems. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Coping, Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Response, Gerontology, Natural Disasters, Older Adults, Social Agencies, Stress Variables

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