FEAR OF FALLING: RELATIONSHIP TO PERCEIVED CONTROL

An abstract of a study by Weinberg and Szturm investigating the relationship between fear of falling and control-related variables that may influence one's fear of falling is presented. Results reveal that greater balance confidence was statistically related to a stronger sense of personal cont...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 2004-10, Vol.44 (1), p.179-179
Main Authors: Weinberg, L, Szturm, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Control
Fear & phobias
Gerontology
Motor ability
Older people
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Summary:An abstract of a study by Weinberg and Szturm investigating the relationship between fear of falling and control-related variables that may influence one's fear of falling is presented. Results reveal that greater balance confidence was statistically related to a stronger sense of personal control over life in general and control over future health and future functional ability.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341