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Peer reviewedElwell, F.; Maltbie-Crannell, Alice D. – Journal of Gerontology, 1981
A stress model was developed to explore the impact of role loss upon the lives of the elderly. Cumulative data was used to test the model separately for men and women. Results indicated that role loss does have an indirect and direct effect on coping resources and life satisfaction. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Coping, Literature Reviews
