A qualitative analysis of factors related to late life independence as related by the old-old and viewed through the concept of locus of control

Coping Strategies of Iranian Elderly Women: A Qualitative Study

“…Persons operating from an exclusively internal or exclusively Coping Strategies of Iranian Elderly Women 585 external locus of control are at risk in a number of categories. Therefore, using an integrative style of locus of control may be the most successful coping strategy in later life (Wilken et al, 2002). Some elderly women in our study reported that they have tried to avoid expressing their problems to others to maintain their own high morale and dignity.…”

“…It is generally believed that older adults with an internal sense of control have increased confidence in their ability to deal with stressors and possess better coping skills, emotional well-being, physical health and social relationships. Furthermore, those with an internal sense of control also are found to be more active and alert and to have lower mortality rates than those who operate from an external locus of control (Wilken, Walker, Sandberg, & Holcomb, 2002). Mirowsky reported that a sense of internal control protects people from depression, anxiety, malaise, distrust, and demoralization (Mirowsky, 1997).…”

The benefit and burden of "ageing-in-place" in an aged care community

“…In some cases, such a desire (by the individual and/or their family) can delay access to necessary services and accommodation and diminish quality of life. Wilken et al 6 describe the "two sides" of the term, that is, the possibility of individuals staying in their own homes as long as it signifies something positive to the individual, relatives and society.…”

Fen Bilgisi, Sosyal Bilgiler ve Sınıf Öğretmeni Adaylarının Öğretmen Özyeterlik Algıları İle Akademik Kontrol Odağı Arasındaki İlişki

“…Sugawara, Thanitthar, Burt, (1998) Akademik kontrol odağı ile ilgili alan yazın incelendiğinde öğretmen ve öğretmen adaylarının akademik kontrol odaklarının çeşitli değişkenlerle olan ilişkisinin incelendiği çalışmalar bulunmaktadır (Agne, 1992;Başol ve Türkoğlu, 2009;Coleman, 1966;Cengil, 2004;Cheng, 1994;Dilmaç, 2008;Durna ve Şentürk, 2012;Elfström ve Kreuter, 2006;Gore ve Rotter, 1963;Hsieh ve Dwyer, 2009;Küçükkaragöz, 1998;Lefcourt, 1982;Nord, Conelly ve Daignault, 2007;Nordstrom ve Segrist, 2009;Martin ve Baldwin, 1993;Saracaloğlu, Serin ve Bozkurt, 2005;Smith ve Mihans, 2009;Phares, 1976;Rouse ve Cashin, 2000;Sarper, 2001;Sparks ve Lipka, 1992;Şara, 2012;Wehmeyer, 1993;Wilken, Walker, Sandberg, Holcomb, 2002;Yağışan ve diğ., 2007;Yalçın, Tetik ve Açıkgöz, 2010). Martin ve Baldwin, (1993) öğretmenlerin meslek deneyimlerine göre sınıf yönetim tarzlarını inceldiği çalışmasında, öğretmenlerin sınıf yönetim stilleri ile akademik kontrol odakları arasında herhangi bir ilişki olmadığını belirlemiştir.…”