Age-differential motivational consequences of optimization versus compensation focus in younger and older adults
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Basic human drive makes people strive for attaining higher levels of functioning and accumulating resources. Research suggests that approaching gains or growth seem to be more beneficial for motivation, performance, and well-being than attempting to avoid losses and younger adults appear to be more motivated when a goal focuses on optimization than on compensation.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2006
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Predictors of subjective age before and after cataract surgery: Conscientiousness makes a difference
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A research was conducted on subjective age by examining the interplay of felt age with health, functional limitations, and personality. Results indicated that functional limitations might be more important to the construction of felt age than their underlying health-related causes.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2004
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Does age make a difference? Predicting physical activity of South Koreans
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The health action process approach (HAPA) was examined in younger and middle-aged Korean adults to account for cultural uniqueness and characteristics of life-span development. The HAPA affects poorly to the younger adults.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2007
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