Sex-Role Inconstancy, Biology, and Successful Aging: A Dialectical Model
- 1 October 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Gerontologist
- Vol. 17 (5 Part 1) , 459-463
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/17.5_part_1.459
Abstract
In response to Kline (1975), this paper examines sex-role inconstancy from a life-span point of view. New environmental realities and an increasing life-span may make traditional sex roles less functional in old age. Evidence is presented for more successful aging in persons manifesting convergent sex-role behavior. A dialectical model is utilized to show how synthesis of conflicting role demands in the biological, cultural, psychological spheres may be adaptive.Keywords
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