Aging and Perceived Health Status.

Cockerham, William C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ282527

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983-May

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Aging and Perceived Health Status.

Cockerham, William C.; And Others

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v38 n3 p349-55 May 1983

Examined the relationship between age and perceived health status in 660 adults. Number of symptoms was the strongest predictor of perceived health status employed in this analysis, followed by age, education, and race. Persons over 60 tend to perceive their own health in a significantly more positive fashion. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Cohort Analysis, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Physical Health, Predictor Variables, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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