A psychosocial model of functional disability

Article Abstract:

The psychosocial model of functional disability in two elderly populations aged 61 and above, 178 seniors living in the community, and 168 in-patients in a rehabilitation hospital is tested. The result indicated that the community samples were significantly older than the rehabilitation patients, whereas the hospital sample reported greater functional disability but were satisfied with their social relations than the community-residing elderly, and women reported more functional disability than men.

Management dynamics, Analysis, Management, Hospitals, Company business management, Self-care, Health, Self care (Health), Hospital rehabilitation services

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Are contributory behaviors related to culture? Comparison of the oldest old in the United States and in China

Article Abstract:

The impact of culture on contributory behaviors with the context of family, friends, and neighbors among the oldest old in the US and in China, which found some common factors such as objective measure of health status, assistance received from others and group affiliation is examined. It is suggest that providing more opportunities for elders to participate in groups would facilitate their participation in volunteer activities and improve their overall well-being.

United States, China, Social influence

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Socioemotional selectivity and mental health among trauma survivors in old age

Article Abstract:

If the Socioemotional state of an individual includes emotional torment, then meticulous focus on emotions and intimate relationships may depreciate rather than improve well being. A comparative study of selectivity and associated well-being between Holocaust survivors, Japanese-American internment camp survivors, and people, who lived through World War II but did not go through major trauma, is made.

Psychological research

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