An empirical test of Gubrium's socio-environmental theory of aging

Using a sample of 571 people all 75 years of age or older, this research tested Gubrium's socio-environmental theory of aging. Using correlation, multiple regression analysis, and analysis of variance, it was found that one's individual resources (income, social network, and health) was highly correlated with life satisfaction in these older people. However, no main or interactive effects were found between density (person's per square mile), percentage of neighbors greater than 65 years of age, or degree of old-age concentration in the neighborhood (a measure which combines density and percentage greater than 65) and life satisfaction. The author proposes a new model of aging and life satisfaction.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Scarbrough, John Alvis

Contributors dc:contributor

• Zaccaria, Joseph S.

• Gerontology
• Psychology, Social
• Education, Guidance and Counseling

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1991 Scarbrough, John Alvis

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9136724
(UMI)AAI9136724

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/23391