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Identity processing styles and the need for self-esteem in middle-aged and older adults
Author(s)Joel R Sneed, Susan Krauss Whitbourne
Journal titleInternational Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 52, no 4, 2001
Pagespp 311-322
KeywordsPersonality ; Self esteem ; Cognitive processes ; Age groups [elderly] ; Middle aged ; Evaluation ; United States of America.
AnnotationA community sample of 242 Americans ranging in age from 40 to 95 (mean 63.31) completed measures of identity processing and self-esteem. Previous research has demonstrated that identity assimilation increases with age in order to maintain self-esteem in the domain of physical and cognitive functioning: this is referred to as the identity assimilation effect (IAE). Based on this research, a similar result was expected in the domain of personality. Although identity assimilation and balance predicted increases in self-esteem, and identity accommodation predicted decreases in self-esteem, as predicted, no interaction effects were observed. Results suggest that the IAE may be domain-specific to physical and cognitive functioning. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010807204 A
ClassmarkDK: DPA: DA: BB: SE: 4C: 7T

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