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Perception of Control: Bambi Rose M. Española
Perception of Control: Bambi Rose M. Española
Perception of Control: Bambi Rose M. Española
Perception of
control
How perceived control changes over
the life-span, and how these
perceptions actually relate to
measures of psychological well-
being?
Mirowsky (1995) found declines in overall
sense of control with advancing age
among adults over age 50.
MacArthur Studies of Successful Midlife
Development- self-perceived control
across seven domains of functioning in
this large sample of adults aged 25 to 75.
• having more control in the
Older domains of work, finances,
adults and marriage