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Preparation for old age in different life domains Dimensions and age differences
Kornadt, Anna Elena; Rothermund, Klaus
2014In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT, 38 (3), p. 228-238
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Abstract :
[en] We investigated preparation for age-related changes from a multidimensional, life span perspective and administered a newly developed questionnaire to a large sample aged 30-80 years. Preparing for age-related changes was organized by life domains, with domain-specific types of preparation addressing obstacles and opportunities in the respective domains. Preparing for a third (focusing on activities, leisure, work, fitness, appearance) and a fourth age (focusing on emergencies, dependence/independence, housing, financial arrangements) emerged as superordinate categories of preparation. Different age gradients were obtained for the factors, the former peaking around the age of 65, whereas the latter increased linearly up to the age of 80. Furthermore, preparation factors were characterized by distinct personality profiles. The findings attest to the importance of a differentiated view on preparation for age-related changes and its relevance across the life span.
Disciplines :
Social & behavioral sciences, psychology: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Kornadt, Anna Elena  ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Integrative Research Unit: Social and Individual Development (INSIDE)
Rothermund, Klaus
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Preparation for old age in different life domains Dimensions and age differences
Publication date :
2014
Journal title :
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT
ISSN :
0165-0254
Volume :
38
Issue :
3
Pages :
228-238
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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