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The relationship of demographic factors, locus of control and self-efficacy to successful nursing home adjustment
Author(s)Brian D Johnson, Gerald L Stone, Elizabeth M Altmaier
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 38, no 2, April 1998
Pagespp 209-216
KeywordsAdmission [nursing homes] ; Adjustment ; Self esteem ; United States of America.
AnnotationDemographic and psychological predictors of 58 older adults' successful adjustment to a nursing home were investigated in this US study. Predictors included demographic variables, locus of control, and self-efficacy beliefs. Successful adjustment was defined by activity level and by positive and negative affect. Findings indicate that demographic variables were not effective predictors of successful adjustment. Perceived self-efficacy accounted for more of the unique variance in adjustment than locus of control. The findings are discussed in the context of improving resident adjustment to nursing home environments. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980716407 A
ClassmarkLHB:QKH: DR: DPA: 7T

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