Wellness During Midlife and Older Adulthood: A Different Perception

The authors explored how midlifers and older adults perceive wellness by factor analyzing the Perceived Wellness Survey (PWS; Adams, Bezner, & Steinhardt, 1997). Results indicated a 4‐factor solution different from the 6 originally proposed wellness dimensions of the PWS, suggesting that wellnes...

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Published in:Adultspan journal 2012-10, Vol.11 (2), p.66-76
Main Authors: Foster, Thomas W., Levitov, Justin E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adulthood
Age Differences
Aging (Individuals)
Attitude Measures
Construct Validity
counseling
Counseling Techniques
Counselors
Demographic aspects
Developmental Stages
Emotional Response
Factor Analysis
Health aspects
Intelligence
Life Satisfaction
Mental Health
Mental Health Programs
midlifers
Ohio
Older Adults
Perceived Wellness Survey
Perception
Physical Health
Physiological aspects
Religion
Social Influences
Spiritual Development
Validity
Wellness
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Summary:The authors explored how midlifers and older adults perceive wellness by factor analyzing the Perceived Wellness Survey (PWS; Adams, Bezner, & Steinhardt, 1997). Results indicated a 4‐factor solution different from the 6 originally proposed wellness dimensions of the PWS, suggesting that wellness perceptions change as people age. Suggestions for further research are proposed.
ISSN:1524-6817
2161-0029
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2012.00006.x