Locus of control, life stress, and social networks: gender differences in the health status of the elderly

A sample of community-based older adults were interviewed and given a questionnaire in order to determine the effects of stress, social support and locus of control on two measures of health. The results are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Sex roles 1993-02, Vol.28 (3-4), p.147-166
Hauptverfasser:	PILISUK, M, MONTGOMERY, M. B, PARKS, S. H, ACREDOLO, C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult. Elderly Biological and medical sciences Developmental psychology Elderly Elderly people Factors Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Health Life stress Locus of Control Older people Psychological Stress Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Sex Differences Sexes Social Networks Social research Social support Stress
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Zusammenfassung:	A sample of community-based older adults were interviewed and given a questionnaire in order to determine the effects of stress, social support and locus of control on two measures of health. The results are discussed.
ISSN:	0360-0025 1573-2762
DOI:	10.1007/BF00299278