Life Changes, Coping Resources, and Health among the Elderly.

Simons, Ronald L.; West, Gale E.

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Publication Date: 1985

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Life Changes, Coping Resources, and Health among the Elderly.

Simons, Ronald L.; West, Gale E.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v20 n3 p173-89 1984-85

Examined the extent to which the presence of a confidant, social network involvement, marital status, self-efficacy, religiosity, self-esteem, occupational status, and income served as coping resources for older adults (N=299). Results suggested that variables other than income were not significantly related to life changes. (NRB)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Change, Coping, Employment Level, Health, Income, Marital Status, Older Adults, Self Esteem, Social Networks, Stress Variables

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Language: English

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