The Life Reflection and Consequences of Older Adults' Relationships: An Empirical Study

Fifty‐eight Austrian adults, ages 65 to 99 years, participated in semistructured life reflections regarding their relationships with life partners, children, relatives, and friends. This study identified the consequences of the reflections, the implementation of the consequences, and the degree to w...

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Published in:Adultspan journal 2013-10, Vol.12 (2), p.80-90
Main Authors: Lindinger-Sternart, Sylvia, Laux, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Learning
Aging (Individuals)
Coping
Depression (Psychology)
Dining Facilities
life reflection
Life Satisfaction
Negative Attitudes
Neurological Impairments
Older Adults
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Prior Learning
Reflection
relationships
Secondary Schools
Social Cognition
Social Environment
Vocational Education
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Summary:Fifty‐eight Austrian adults, ages 65 to 99 years, participated in semistructured life reflections regarding their relationships with life partners, children, relatives, and friends. This study identified the consequences of the reflections, the implementation of the consequences, and the degree to which participants were satisfied with the life changes they made.
ISSN:1524-6817
2161-0029
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2013.00017.x