Direct linkERIC Number: EJ888392
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1524-6817
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Mattering in the Later Years: Older Adults' Experiences of Mattering to Others, Purpose in Life, Depression, and Wellness
Dixon, Andrea L.
ADULTSPAN Journal, v6 n2 p83-95 Fall 2007
The relationships among mattering, purpose in life, depression, and wellness among older adults were explored. Mattering, purpose in life, and depression accounted for 78% of the wellness variance. Older adults perceived that they mattered most to their children and friends. The importance of mattering when counseling older adults is discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Wellness, Older Adults, Depression (Psychology), Evaluation, Researchers, Perception, Well Being, Retirement, Counselors, Likert Scales, Counseling
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.aadaweb.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Purpose in Life Test
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