The state component in self-reported worldviews and religious beliefs of older adults: the MacArthur successful aging studies
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Short-term intraindividual variability of self-reported religious beliefs and worldviews among older adults is similar in magnitude to stable interindividual differences. Occasion-to-occasion variability occurs in the self-reports with a structure of fluctuations that is consistent over time. The intraindividual variation is systematic in its patterning across variables and time. Highly variable individuals over one subset of occasions seem to be highly variable over subsequent subsets of occasions.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 1996
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Social self-efficacy and short-term variability in social relationship[s: the MacArthur successful aging studies
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A study was conducted to analyze the stability and short-term variability of the functions and outcomes of social relationships. Results indicate that short-term variability in relational outcomes and social belief systems is involved in the mechanisms by which the outcomes of social relationships are optimized. Maintaining high and stable levels of relational control beliefs contributes to social adaptation and protects against the detrimental effects of fluctuations in social relationships.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 1997
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Structure and variation of mood in individuals with Parkinson's disease: a dynamic factor analysis
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Little research has been carried out on mood changes and chronic disease. Parkinson's disease tends to be linked to depression and symptoms can change on a daily basis. Research on 12 individuals with Parkinson's disease shows heterogeneity in terms of mood variations. The research also indicates that lagged relationships can help moderate negative affect as well as diminishing positive affect. Individuals may select social environments which tend to reduce negative effect.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 1997
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