How It Matters when It Happens: Life Changes Related to Functional Loss in Younger and Older Adults

Autor/inn/en	Boerner, Kathrin; Wang, Shu-Wen
Titel	How It Matters when It Happens: Life Changes Related to Functional Loss in Younger and Older Adults
Quelle	In: International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 70 (2010) 2, S.163-179 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0091-4150
Schlagwörter	Vision; Adults; Older Adults; Visual Impairments; Disabilities; Context Effect; Developmental Stages; Age Differences; Goal Orientation; Self Concept; World Views; Interpersonal Relationship; Adjustment (to Environment); Coping + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Älterer Erwachsener; Visual handicap; Sehbehinderung; Handicap; Behinderung; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied; Zielorientierung; Zielvorstellung; Selbstkonzept; World view; Weltanschauung; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Bewältigung
Abstract	This study examined the impact of loss of vision on important life domains depending on life context. The sample included two groups dealing with vision impairment: middle-aged (n = 44) and older adults (n = 107). Findings showed important group differences in extent, type, and facet of life changes across and within four life domains: goals/priorities, self-views, worldviews, and relationships with others. Overall, middle-aged participants experienced more change, and these changes seemed to be more pronounced. Findings suggest that if vision loss occurs in middle adulthood, it tends to be more disruptive, and that it comes with the risk of negative long-term consequences. (Contains 4 tables and 1 footnote.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10