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The role of psychosocial context, age, and intelligence in memory performance of older men.

Author(s): Arbuckle TY, Gold DP, Andres D, Schwartzman A, Chaikelson J

Psychol Aging. 1992 Mar;7(1):25-36 Authors: Arbuckle TY, Gold DP, Andres D, Schwartzman A, Chaikelson J

Article GUID: 1558702
Everyday activity parameters and competence in older adults.

Author(s): Pushkar D, Arbuckle T, Conway M, Chaikelson J, Maag U

Psychol Aging. 1997 Dec;12(4):600-9 Authors: Pushkar D, Arbuckle T, Conway M, Chaikelson J, Maag U

Article GUID: 9416629
Testing continuity and activity variables as predictors of positive and negative affect in retirement.

Author(s): Pushkar D, Chaikelson J, Conway M, Etezadi J, Giannopoulus C, Li K, Wrosch C

J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2010 Jan;65B(1):42-9 Authors: Pushkar D, Chaikelson J, Conway M, Etezadi J, Giannopoulus C, Li K, Wrosch C

Article GUID: 19875749
Title:Testing continuity and activity variables as predictors of positive and negative affect in retirement.
Authors:Pushkar D,  Chaikelson J,  Conway M,  Etezadi J,  Giannopoulus C,  Li K,  Wrosch C
Link:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19875749?dopt=Abstract
Category:J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci
PMID:19875749
Dept Affiliation: PSYCHOLOGY
1 Centre for Research in Human Development, Psychology Department, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Dolores.Pushkar@Concordia.Ca

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Testing continuity and activity variables as predictors of positive and negative affect in retirement.

J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2010 Jan;65B(1):42-9

Authors: Pushkar D, Chaikelson J, Conway M, Etezadi J, Giannopoulus C, Li K, Wrosch C

Abstract

This study tested predictions based on continuity and activity theories, examining effects of continuity and change in activity parameters on positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA). Retired men and women (N = 368) completed measures of everyday activities and affect, repeating the measures after 2 years. Continuity of activity parameters and affect was dominant, although number of activities decreased and ability in activities and NA increased. Changes in activity predicted changes in affect across time. Increased activity frequency, ability, ease, and future intentions predicted higher PA, and increased ability and ease in activity predicted lower NA. Maintaining same levels in activity parameters usually resulted in maintained PA. The results were interpreted as providing some support for both theories.

PMID: 19875749 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]