Estudio descriptivo de algunas variables emocionales en las personas mayores

  1. Igone Etxeberria 1
  1. 1 Matia Instituto Gerontológico
Journal:
EJIHPE: European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education

ISSN: 2174-8144,  2254-9625

Year of publication: 2016

Volume: 6

Issue: 2

Pages: 57-69

Type: Article

DOI: 10.30552/EJIHPE.V6I2.159 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Abstract

Emotional functioning (positive and negative affect, life satisfaction, loneliness and regulation strategies) of centenarians compared to younger adults was analyzed (65-74, 75-84, and 85-94 years old).This study was conducted with 257 older adults cognitively healthy and independent for the performance of the Activities of Daily Living (ADL).Results showed a decrease in positive affect in comparison with 65 to 74 and 75 to 84 age groups, butnot with 85 to 94. Centenarians also showed less negative affect and increased life satisfaction (in comparison with the youngest age group). In comparison with 65 to 74 and 75 to 84 age groups centenarians experimented higher loneliness. In regard to regulation strategies, in general, centenarians use less proactive strategies and problem solving while more passive strategies at least when regulating sadness.In conclusion, despite experiencing less positive affect and a higher loneliness, less negative affect and a higher life satisfaction was observed among centenarians. In addition, centenarians use proactive strategies less and passive strategies more.

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