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Beyond a stereotyped view of older adults' traditional family values
Author(s)Fredda Blanchard-Fields, Christopher Hertzog, Renee Stein
Journal titlePsychology and Aging, vol 16, no 3, September 2001
Pagespp 483-496
KeywordsFamily relationships ; Attitude ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
AnnotationStructural equation models for predictors of traditional family values regarding relationships were examined in two samples: undergraduate students, and adults ranging widely in age (23-86). Predictor variables included: verbal ability; need for cognition; need for closure; intolerance for ambiguity; religiosity; and gender orientation. The models accounted for a substantial proportion of the variance in traditional family values (64% for students, 63% for adults). Findings provide little support for common stereotypes regarding age and gender differences in traditionalism. Instead, 3 individual differences variables predicted traditional family values: need for closure, religiosity, and verbal ability. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020111234 A
ClassmarkDS:SJ: DP: TOB: 3F: 7T

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