Variations in well-being: Psychological resilience in later life
Gill Windle
Broschiertes Buch

Variations in well-being: Psychological resilience in later life

An examination of the interplay between personality and some of the challenges associated with older age

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A common perception of older age is that of a lifecharacterised by loss and decline. Changes in healthstatus, social relationships, activities or incomepose a significant threat to the subjectivewell-being of an older person. But contrary to thisviewpoint, for many older people their sense ofwell-being is not affected, despite the influence ofage associated adversities. Exploring this well-being paradox is the focus of this book. Itcritically examines how psychological resources arean important source of resilience in older age. Itanalyses how well-being may be maintained through theeffects of...