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Interactive video communication technology and successful aging in place : applying the selective optimization with compensation model

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Yamamoto, Toshiko

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This study utilized the theoretical framework of selective optimization with compensation (SOC) (Baltes, 1987; Baltes & Baltes, 1990) to interpret older adults' definitions about successful aging in place. Factors contributing to successful aging in place, including the importance of social interaction and perceptions of the usefulness of interactive video communication...

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would also like to extend my gratitude to my exceptional doctoral committee; Dr. Karen Hooker, Dr
Relationships among individuals’ personality, self esteem, age, perceived social support, appearance schema, appearance appraisal and, body image coping Strategies

Creator:

Reddy Linga, Shweta

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This study investigated the relationships among the individual’s chronological age, personality, perceived social support, appearance schema, appearance appraisal and the resultant coping strategies to overcome body dissatisfaction. Thirty four hypotheses were developed to meet the objectives of this study. The objectives were achieved by conducting two studies. Each of the...

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Dissertation

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. Alan Acock (HDFS), Dr. Karen Hooker (HDFS), Dr. Matt O’Laughlin (Psychology) and Dr. Marilyn Read