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Peer reviewedHorley, James – Gerontologist, 1984
Discusses life satisfaction, happiness, and morale, three indicators of subjective well-being that have been of particular interest to psychosocial gerontologists. Two problems in the use of such indicators--usage variance and inappropriate assessment level--are examined. Potential solutions to these problems are suggested and discussed briefly.…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Gerontology, Happiness, Life Satisfaction
Peer reviewedHodgson, Joseph H., Jr.; Quinn, Joan L. – Gerontologist, 1980
Triage is unique because it includes several functions under a single health care delivery model. Clients' morale improved with their sense of control. Family support systems were enhanced. Costs were reasonable as was the reimbursement system. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Geriatrics, Health Services, Home Programs
Peer reviewedLohmann, Nancy – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1980
Seven frequently used measures were examined by construct validation to improve measures. Results of this research indicate that there is a construct, termed "life satisfaction," shared by six of the seven measures and that no existing instrument best encompasses that construct. The construct is composed of two factors. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cohort Analysis, Factor Analysis, Homebound
Peer reviewedKahana, Eva; And Others – Journal of Gerontology, 1980
Tests alternative theoretical models of environment-individual interaction. Findings point to the importance of person-environment fit in the areas of congregation, impulse control, and segregation in explaining morale. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Environment, Individual Characteristics, Models
Peer reviewedStones, M. J.; Kozma, A. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1980
Conclusions were that: (1) meanings of mental health constructs cluster differently depending on the analysis; (2) happiness may be considered the most apposite representative of the mental health constructs employed by gerontologists; and (3) contemporary models of happiness favor neither the expansionist nor contractionist positions as a means…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Foreign Countries, Gerontology, Happiness
