Beyond a stereotyped view of older adults' traditional family values

Article Abstract:

Research demonstrates that there is not much evidence for traditional stereotype grouping with respect to age and gender differences. Data point out that traditional family values consists of need for closure, religiosity, and verbal ability, which are not influenced by status variables such as age and gender.

Statistical Data Included, Models, Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Interpersonal relations, Family life surveys, Stereotype (Psychology), Stereotypes (Psychology), Aged men, Elderly men

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Distinguishing age differences in knowledge, strategy use and confidence during strategic skill acquisition

Article Abstract:

Age differences in strategy selection are related to associative learning deficits and metacognitive variables, including memory ability confidence. Older adults reported lower confidence in their general ability to use the memory retrieval strategy, which correlated with avoidance of the retrieval strategy.

Science & research, Research, Ability, Psychological research, Aptitude

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Factors predicting the use of technology: Findings from the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE)

Article Abstract:

The findings from the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) on the use of technology among community-dwelling adults are presented. The findings indicate that in the older adults in the US find it difficult to deal with technology, as they do not realize the full benefits of technology, which has the potential of increasing the quality of life for them.

Public affairs, Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Aging, Technology and civilization, Technology and society, Cognition in old age, Old age cognition, Aging (Biology)

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