Self-discrepancy and mental health in older women with chronic illnesses

Journal of Adult Development

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 251-259

  Heidrich, Susan M ^a   Powwattana, Arpaporn ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON   (United States)

^b MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

aging; chronic illness; longitudinal studies; mental health; psychological well being; self discrepancy

Indexed keywords

EID: 6344223108     PISSN: 10680667     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/B:JADE.0000044528.54943.5f     Document Type: Article

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