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Peer reviewedCooper, Kathryn L.; Gutmann, David L. – Gerontologist, 1987
Examined psychological differences between 25 pre- and 25 post-empty nest women on gender identity and ego mastery style. Indicated that post-empty nest women engaged in a more active ego mastery style than pre-empty nest women and also claimed more masculine traits. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Developmental Stages, Females, Middle Aged Adults
