A Framework for Studying Mechanisms Underlying Terminal Decline in Well-Being

Autor/inn/en	Gerstorf, Denis; Ram, Nilam
Titel	A Framework for Studying Mechanisms Underlying Terminal Decline in Well-Being
Quelle	In: International Journal of Behavioral Development, 39 (2015) 3, S.210-220 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0165-0254
DOI	10.1177/0165025414565408
Schlagwörter	Well Being; Models; Individual Development; Aging (Individuals); Death; Change + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Analogiemodell; Individuelle Entwicklung; Aging; Altern; Sterbefall; Tod; Todesfall; Wandel
Abstract	Multiple facets of well-being are known to show steep end-of-life deteriorations. However, the underlying mechanisms and pathways are vague. Capitalizing on an earlier review of the existing empirical literature on terminal decline, we present a conceptual/methodological framework that can be used as a tool to structure future inquiry aimed at refining the precision and specificity of the terminal decline concept. Specifically, we propose a model of terminal decline in well-being in which within-person mean levels of, inconsistencies in, or couplings among multiple domains of functioning serve as indicators or sources of well-being. The model, based on time-varying dynamic factor analysis of intensive longitudinal data, provides for concise articulation and testing of central tenets of theories of successful aging, including hypotheses regarding shifts in goals away from some domains and towards others (e.g. secondary control). We conclude by suggesting routes for empirical research. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01