Weiß D, Lang F (2009)
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2009
Original Authors: Lang Friedrich R., Weiss D.
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Book Volume: 24
Pages Range: 729-734
Journal Issue: 3
DOI: 10.1037/a0016339
Growing old involves experiences of losses. Yet, it is not clear whether one's cohort group membership poses a resource in later adulthood. The authors examined the role of a dual age identity (age group vs. generation) across adulthood and possible adaptive effects on future time perspective and well-being. Findings suggest that when generation membership is salient, older (but not young and middle-aged) participants display a stronger identification with same-aged people than when age group membership is salient. Additionally, results demonstrate that the dual age identity represents a significant component of the self-concept and well-being in older adults. © 2009 American Psychological Association.
APA:
Weiß, D., & Lang, F. (2009). Thinking About My Generation: Adaptive Effects of a Dual Age Identity in Later Adulthood. Psychology and Aging, 24(3), 729-734. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0016339
MLA:
Weiß, David, and Frieder Lang. "Thinking About My Generation: Adaptive Effects of a Dual Age Identity in Later Adulthood." Psychology and Aging 24.3 (2009): 729-734.
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