Intimate Relationships in Later Life : Current Realities, Future Prospects  

Oleh:

Cooney, Teresa M. ; Dunne, Kathleen

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Family Issues vol. 22 no. 7 (Oct. 2001), page 838-858.
Topik: realities; intimate relationships; current realities; future prospects
Fulltext: 838.pdf (2.18MB)

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This article reviews the relationship statuses that are common for older adults today. It addresses the prevalence of various statuses among the older adult population as well as their consequences for economic, social, psychological, and physical well - being and adjustment. In addition, consideration is given to how the prevalence and experience of various relationship statuses may change in the next few decades given such demographic changes as reduced mortality, increased education and employment for women, and reduced standardization of the life course. Throughout the article, differences for older men and women are highlighted.

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