Self-Perceptions of Aging Across Cultures: Myth or Reality?.

Tien-Hyatt, Juliet L.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Self-Perceptions of Aging Across Cultures: Myth or Reality?

Tien-Hyatt, Juliet L.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v24 n2 p129-48 1986-87

Explored self-perceptions of aging and associated factors among female Anglo American (N=20), Chinese American (N=20), and Chinese in Taiwan (N=20) older adults. Results revealed that all three groups had positive self-perceptions of aging, with Anglo Americans being most positive, followed by Chinese Americans, and then Chinese in Taiwan. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Chinese Americans, Chinese Culture, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Females, Life Satisfaction, Older Adults, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Well Being, Whites

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Taiwan

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