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Patterns of engagement and disengagement among the oldest old
Author(s)Colleen L Johnson, Barbara M Barer
Journal titleJournal of Aging Studies, vol 6, no 4, Winter 1992
Pagespp 351-364
KeywordsOctogenarians ; Social interaction ; Adjustment.
AnnotationLooks at the social participation or 'engagement' of the very old, and illustrates how and why they disengage to lessen the impact of stressors resulting from declining physical and social resources.
Accession NumberCPA-931101028 A
ClassmarkBBM: TMA: DR

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