Vulnerability of Self and Interpersonal Strategies: A Study of the Aged
- 1 March 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of Psychology
- Vol. 116 (2) , 203-206
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.1984.9923637
Abstract
Twenty-five retired adults living in their own homes ([Xbar] age = 71.4), 25 in self-contained independent units within the grounds of established retirement villages ([Xbar] age = 76.8), and 25 in hostel accommodations within retirement villages ([Xbar] age = 79.8) were interviewed and assessed on levels of fear and aggression, degree of interpersonal activity, and degree of disengagement from social role activities (N = 75, 21 males and 54 females). The results suggest that an expectation of failure in social situations was related to the adoption of an avoidant type of interpersonal strategy that was reflected in the reduction of the aged person's social role activities and choice of residence.Keywords
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