Analysis of self-concept in older adults in different contexts: Validation of the subjective aging perception scale (SAPS)

European Journal of Psychological Assessment

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 262-274

  De Gracia Blanco, Manuel ^a   Olmo, Josep Garre ^b   Arbonès, María Marcó ^a   Bosch, Pilar Monreal ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GIRONA   (Spain)

^b Hospital de Sta Caterina   (Spain)

Author keywords

Older adults; Psychological well being; Self concept

Indexed keywords

EID: 9344236005     PISSN: 10155759     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1027/1015-5759.20.4.262     Document Type: Article

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