Role competence and psychological well-being among the elderly
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jay A. Mancini (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Dennis K. Orthner
Abstract: This empirical investigation examined the relationship between psychological well-being and role competence among people 65 years of age and older. Three research questions were addressed: To what extent do older persons’ assessments of their competence in selected roles in life contribute to psychological well-being?; To what extent does the importance of a role affect the relationship between competence in selected roles and well-being?; and, Are self-assessed competencies in one role more important than those in other roles with regard to psychological well-being? Seven areas of role competence were examined: parent, spouse, friend, neighbor, active social involvement, health and physical independence, and general independence.
Role competence and psychological well-being among the elderly
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 1977
- Subjects
- Older people $x Psychology
- Social role