Social exchange and well-being: is giving better than receiving?
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Research shows that the sense of well-being in aged individulas with respect to their receiving support as well as their role in extending support to significant others as caregivers are influences their social life as seen in a study consisting of 1,103 individuals aged 65 years or older.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2001
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Changes in functional status among older adults in Japan: successful and usual aging
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A research was undertaken that aimed to chart the trajectories of functional status in old age in Japan and to assess how self-rated health and cognitive functioning differentiate these trajectories and account for interpersonal differences. Three major trajectories of functional change were identified.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2003
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Social exchanges and subjective well-being among older Chinese: Does age make a difference?
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The influence of the positive and negative aspects of social relationships on life satisfaction and depressed affect amongst the people of China is examined.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2007
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