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01-06-2006

Self-Regulation of Common Age-Related Challenges: Benefits for Older Adults’ Psychological and Physical Health

Auteurs: Carsten Wrosch, Erin Dunne, Michael F. Scheier, Richard Schulz

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Uitgave 3/2006

Abstract

This article addresses the role played by adaptive self-regulation in protecting older adults’ psychological and physical health. A theoretical model is outlined illustrating how common age-related challenges (i.e., physical challenges and life regrets) can influence older adults’ health. In addition, the proposed model suggests that older adults can avoid the adverse health effects of encountering these problems if they engage in adaptive self-regulation. Finally, this article reviews recent studies that examined the adaptive value of self-regulation processes for managing physical challenges and life regrets in the elderly. The findings from cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental studies document the importance of adaptive self-regulation for maintaining older adults’ health.

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Titel: Self-Regulation of Common Age-Related Challenges: Benefits for Older Adults’ Psychological and Physical Health
Auteurs: Carsten Wrosch
Erin Dunne
Michael F. Scheier
Richard Schulz
Publicatiedatum: 01-06-2006
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Uitgave 3/2006
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-006-9051-x

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