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Women's psychosocial development in later life: What changes, what remains the same?

Mlinac, Michelle, M.A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1383575134

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2004, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Xavier University, Psychology.
This study investigated the course of psychosocial development for women in late life. The Measures of Psychosocial Development, an empirical measure of Erikson's theory, was used in a 10-year longitudinal study to explore the developmental challenges and strengths of older Caucasian women. Two separate cohorts of women (half in their 70s and half in their 90s) were included. Results indicate that as these two cohorts of women have aged, they have experienced a decrease in overall positive resolution of the eight Eriksonian stages, with significant changes in initiative and generativity across the 10-year period. These findings are considered in light of age group differences for this sample 10 years prior. The impact of widowhood is discussed. Results suggest the salient psychosocial issues for women in late life.
Suzanne Norman, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Christine Anderson, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Tracy Weeks, Psy.D. (Committee Member)
91 p.
Developmental Psychology; Gerontology; Womens Studies
social sciences; psychology; women elderly; psychosocial development; gerontology

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  • Mlinac, M.A., M. (2004). Women's psychosocial development in later life: What changes, what remains the same? [Doctoral dissertation, Xavier University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1383575134

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Mlinac, M.A., Michelle. Women's psychosocial development in later life: What changes, what remains the same? 2004. Xavier University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1383575134.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Mlinac, M.A., Michelle. "Women's psychosocial development in later life: What changes, what remains the same?" Doctoral dissertation, Xavier University, 2004. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1383575134

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