Many Faces of Dependency in Old Age

Klappentext Margret Baltes provides insights into the social foundation of dependency with a blend of theoretical and empirical argument. Zusammenfassung In this book! first published in 1997! Margret Baltes provides insights into the social foundation of dependency with a blend of theoretical and empirical argument. She stresses that dependencies are not always dysfunctional! representing only loss! and offers a wide range of perspectives on juxtaposing individuality and connectedness in the mature adult. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. What is dependency; 3. Behavioral dependency in old age; 4. Empirical research program on behavioral dependency: summary of theoretical and methodological framework; 5. Observational research in institutional settings; 6. Generalization of interaction patterns; 7. Expectations and attributions; 8. Behavioral dependency and successful aging; 9. Conclusions and implications.

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• Authors: Margaret M. Baltes, Margret M. Baltes, Margret M. (Freie Universitat Berlin) Baltes, Baltes Margret M.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.07.1996
• EAN: 9780521496841
• ISBN: 978-0-521-49684-1
• No. of pages: 206
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Age groups: the elderly