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Peer reviewedLitwin, Howard – Canadian Journal on Aging, 2000
A study of 170 older adults in Israel found that physical disability was a primary predictor of well-being. The social network aspect of activity made a difference in older persons' subjective well-being, rather than the effect of the activity. (Contains 62 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Activities, Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Physical Disabilities
Direct linkGreenberger, Haya; Litwin, Howard – Canadian Journal on Aging, 2003
We studied the relationship between caregivers' personal and social resources and facilitation of adherence by elderly care recipients to a prescribed health regimen. Adherence facilitation was measured among 240 caregivers on a 45-item instrument constructed for this research. The facilitation score was regressed on caregivers' role-specific…
Descriptors: Compliance (Psychology), Health Behavior, Self Concept, Self Esteem
