title: Self-concept in older adults: an integrative review of empirical literature.
abstract: The aging process leads to normative age-related bodily and functional declines and numerous social changes and life events that potentially threaten the self-concept. Despite these changes, the majority of older adults are able to maintain a positive sense of self and remain resilient. This article presents an integrative review of the empirical literature addressing self-concept in older adults.
authors.affiliation: Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. cottervt@nursing.upenn.edu
authors.forename: Valerie T
authors.initials: VT
authors.lastname: Cotter
authors.forename: Elizabeth W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D012649:Self Concept