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The relationship of aging to self-esteem
— the relative effects of maturation and role accumulation | | Author(s) | Bernadette E Dietz |
| Journal title | International Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 43, no 3, 1996 |
| Pages | pp 249-266 |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Self esteem ; Quality of life ; Social surveys ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | In this American research, the direct effects of age on self-worth and on self-efficacy are compared to the indirect effects of age on these through role accumulation. Findings indicate that those aged over 65 experience heightened levels of self-esteem, especially on self-efficacy, compared to their younger counterparts. However, through the intervening variable of role accumulation, older age is associated with decreases in self-esteem. The implications of these findings are discussed for maturational and role perspectives on the ageing self, and a more general theory of self-esteem dimensions. |
| Accession Number | CPA-970731239 A |
| Classmark | BG: DPA: F:59: 3F: 7T |
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