Depression and Old Age Identification.

Baum, Steven K.; Boxley, Russell L.

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Publication Date: 1983

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Depression and Old Age Identification.

Baum, Steven K.; Boxley, Russell L.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v39 n4 p584-90 Jul 1983

Tested the relationship between psychological depression and feeling old in 308 older adults. Results indicated that regardless of age, people who felt older were more depressed and less healthy than people who felt younger. Depression was predicted by health and purpose in life, rather than where respondents lived. (JAC)

Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Gerontology, Identification (Psychology), Older Adults, Physical Health, Predictor Variables, Self Concept, Well Being

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Language: English

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