Perceived control in the lives of older adults: The influence of langer and Rodin's work on gerontological theory, policy, and practice

Gerontologist

Volumn 54, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 67-74

  Mallers, Melanie H ^a   Claver, Maria ^a   Lares, Lisa A ^a  

^a CSU Fullerton ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Advocacy; Attitudes and perception toward aging aged; Autonomy and self efficacy; Health; Independence; Literature; Person centered care; Public policy; Successful aging; Theory

Indexed keywords

AGED; AGING; ATTITUDE TO HEALTH; DECISION MAKING; GERIATRICS; HEALTH SERVICE; HUMAN; PERCEPTION; PERSONAL AUTONOMY; POLICY; PSYCHOLOGY; SELF CONCEPT;

AGED; AGING; CHOICE BEHAVIOR; GERIATRICS; HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE; HEALTH SERVICES NEEDS AND DEMAND; HUMANS; PERCEPTION; PERSONAL AUTONOMY; PUBLIC POLICY; SELF EFFICACY;

EID: 84892773549     PISSN: 00169013     EISSN: 17585341     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnt051     Document Type: Article

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