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Personality traits and states as predictors of subjective well-being in centenarians, octogenarians, and sexagenarians
Author(s)Geneva Adkins, Peter Martin, Leonard W Poon
Journal titlePsychology and Aging, vol 11, no 3, September 1996
Pagespp 408-416
KeywordsCentenarians ; Octogenarians ; Young elderly ; Personality ; Well being ; Competence ; Evaluation.
AnnotationThe predictability of personality for psychological well-being in centenarians when compared to sexagenarians and octogenarians was investigated. Multiple regressions were computed to examine the separate and joint effects of personality traits and states upon morale. Results indicate that low tension and high extroversion predicted high morale for centenarians. Guilt was the most important personality state predicting morale for the 60s group. Control variables gender and health were significant for the 80s age group. The assessment of personality traits and states has important implications for working with centenarians and other older adults to maintain or improve their subjective well-being.
Accession NumberCPA-971120207 A
ClassmarkBBT: BBM: BBA: DK: D:F:5HH: DPB: 4C

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