Influence of time on social preferences: implications for life-span development
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Four studies have tested the key aspect of socioemotional selectivity theory: perceived limitations on time are linked with the prioritizing of emotional goals, creating preferences for emotionally meaningful social partners. This theory predicts that older people are more likely than younger people to prefer familial social partners who are more able to meet their emotional needs. This research backed up this theory, indicating that development is a lifelong process in which there is an age-related increase in specialization. It is suggested that the central mechanism specified in socioemotional selectivity theory operates across cultures.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 1999
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Age differences in the sixth personality factor: Age differences in interpersonal relatedness among Canadians and Hong Kong Chinese
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Age differences in Interpersonal Relatedness among Canadians and Hong Kong Chinese were examined. Age differences in some aspects of Interpersonal Relatedness were found among Hong Kong Chinese but not among Canadians suggesting that development of some personality characteristics may differ across cultures.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2006
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Age differences in social preferences among Taiwanese and Mainland China: the role of perceived time
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An investigation is conducted into socioemotional selectivity theory, based on a sample of Taiwanese and Mainland Chinese subjects. In both cultures, adults of 60 years and over demonstrated a preference for familiar social partners who were most likely to embrace emotionally close social interaction.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2001
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