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Getting Older, Getting Better? Personal Strivings and Psychological Maturity across the Life Span.

Authors :
Sheldon, Kennon M.
Kasser, Tim
Source :
Developmental Psychology. Jul 2001 37(4):491-501.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Examined psychological maturity based on personal strivings in 108 adults ages 17 to 82 years. Results supported hypotheses that older people would list more strivings concerning generativity and ego integrity and fewer strivings concerning identity and intimacy, and that maturity and age would be positively associated with subjective well-being. Measured maturity mediated the relationship between age and well-being. (Author/KB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0012-1649
Volume :
37
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Developmental Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ637760
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research