Psychological and Physical Well-Being in the Elderly: The Perceived Well-Being Scale (PWB).

Reker, Gary T.; Wong, Paul T. P.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Psychological and Physical Well-Being in the Elderly: The Perceived Well-Being Scale (PWB).

Reker, Gary T.; Wong, Paul T. P.

Canadian Journal on Aging, v3 n1 p23-32 Mar 1984

Describes the development of the Perceived Well-Being Scale (PWB), which allows for separate assessment of psychological and physical well-being. Several studies bearing on the psychometric properties and usefulness of the PWB are presented and the implications of the findings are discussed. (Author/CT)

Descriptors: Measurement Techniques, Older Adults, Perception Tests, Physical Health, Psychological Characteristics, Self Concept, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Test Construction, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Well Being

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Language: English

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