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Residential choices and experiences of older adults : pathways to life quality /

Based on the Pathways to Life Quality longitudinal research study, this book explores the ways in which older adults' residential choices impact their health and well-being. The study examines the factors associated with life quality for persons living on their own in the local community, as we...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Krout, John A., Wethington, Elaine
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer, ©2003.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Sect. 1, Introduction
  • Sect. 2, Housing decision making, satisfaction, and adaptation
  • Residential relocation / John A. Krout, Heidi Holmes, Mary Ann Erickson, and Sarah Wolle
  • Housing satisfaction : design lessons from the community / Paul E. Eshelman, Gary W. Evans, and Shinobu Utamura
  • Sect. 3, Role identities and social participation
  • Roles, identities, and residence : continuity and change in later adulthood / Phyllis Moen, Donna Dempster-McClain, Mary Ann Erickson, and Alice Boyce
  • Social participation and integration / Mary Ann Erickson and Phyllis Moen
  • Sec. 4, Service utilization, health, and well-being
  • Housing, health, and disability / Heidi Holmes, Katherine Beissner, Kelly Welsh, and John A. Krout
  • Utilization of community-based services / Heidi Holmes, John A. Krout, and Sarah Wolle
  • Sect. 5, Well-being and adjustment
  • Residential differences in life stress and perceived health / Elaine Wethington
  • Continuity and change in subjective well-being / Alice Boyce, Elaine Wethington, and Phyllis Moen
  • Sect. 6, Conclusion
  • Lessons for providers and consumers / JOhn A. Krout and Karl Pillemer
  • Summary and conclusions / Elaine Wethington and John A. Krout.