Assessment of the Psychosocial Adjustment of Well Elderly Residing in Retirement Communities.
Moving to a retirement community involves a major life transition that requires adjustment to a new way of life. The purpose of this study was to develop a tool to assess the psychosocial adjustment of residents. Using the Life Patterns Model as a conceptual framework, residents of 3 retirement communities (n = 240 residents) were surveyed. Median ages were ∼84 years, Nearly 85% (202) reported that they feel good about themselves and most (92.5%; n = 221) have things to do that they enjoy. Health status was strongly associated with having nearby relatives (rs= -.232, p > .000, n = 239). A factor analysis supported the use of the conceptual framework. Findings indicate that the tool can used for the designed purpose.
a Augusta University , College of Nursing and Graduate School , Augusta , Georgia , USA.
Marlene M
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Rosenkoetter
b Augusta University , College of Nursing , Augusta , Georgia , USA.
Tamara
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McKethan
a Augusta University , College of Nursing and Graduate School , Augusta , Georgia , USA.
Cynthia
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Chernecky
c Augusta University , Department of Biostatistics and Graduate School , Augusta , Georgia , USA.
Stephen
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Looney
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012179:Retirement / Q000523:psychology*