Locus of Control and Depression among Noninstitutionalized Elderly Persons

Hanes, Carolyn R.; Wild, Bradford S.

doi:10.2466/pr0.1977.41.2.581

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“…In addition the elderly have been found to have a more external locus of control concerning their health (i.e. health controlled more by external forces such as their doctor than by themselves) compared to younger adults (Lachman, 1986) and thus are more susceptible to depression (Hanes & Wild, 1977).…”

Section: Explanations For Age Differences In Thementioning

confidence: 99%

An age difference view of depression.

McNeil

Harsany²

1989

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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This paper presents evidence that supports an age difference view of depression. Two aspects of depression are reviewed and indicate that: (1) depression is qualitatively different in older compared to younger adults; and (2) depression in old age is influenced more strongly by poor physical health than other predictors, whereas among younger adults, poor physical health has a relatively weaker influence on depression compared to social support or stressful life events. Explanations for these age differences are presented and an age difference model of depression is described. Suggestions are made for future research and an intervention strategy is proposed based upon a health psychology perspective.

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Section: Explanations For Age Differences In Thementioning

confidence: 99%

An age difference view of depression.

McNeil

Harsany²

1989

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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“…Hanes and WUd (1977) found that extemal locus of control cortelates with depression m the elderly, whereas mtemal locus of control has been associated with a positive self-concept (Reid et al, 1977;Fish and Karabenick, 1971) and higher morale (Chang, 1980). The type of attribution an mcUvidual makes may uifluence the way m which they contend with a threat to their own or others (in this case, a partner's)…”

Section: Health Locus Of Control and Attributionmentioning

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Caregiver strain in spouses of stroke patients

Blake¹,

Lincoln²,

Clarke

2003

Clin Rehabil

107

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Objective: To test the ability of a previously generated logistic regression model to predict caregiver strain from carer mood, negative affectivity and perceived patient functional ability. Design: Postal prospective survey. Setting: Spouses of community-residing patients identified from hospital stroke registers. Method: Spouses were assessed at three and six months after stroke. A previously derived equation was used to make predictions at three months of their level of strain at six months, which were compared with observed outcomes. Measures: Spouses were asked to complete the Caregiver Strain Index (CSI), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the Positive and Negative Affectivity Schedule (PANAS) and to assess patients' independence in activities of daily living on the Extended Activities of Daily Living Scale (EADL). Results: Of 409 stroke patients, 276 had an identifiable co-resident spouse and 116 (42%) completed the measures. At three months after stroke, 39 carers (34%) were under significant strain with 40 (35%) under strain at six months. The predictive model using the GHQ-12, PANAS and EADL at three months was 78% accurate in predicting levels of caregiver strain at six months. Conclusion: Carers at risk of later strain could be identified for further followup. Services to provide emotional support to carers might be effective in the reduction of carer strain.

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“…Previous studies have examined increases and decreases in locus of control through measuring personal agency, while other studies have used the term locus of control and personal agency as synonymous or as co-dependent concepts ( Lamanna, 2000 ; Wu et al, 2015 ). One study noted increases in personal agency were triggered by locus of control ( De Hoogh and Den Hartog, 2009 ), while others deemed terms such as “personal control” and locus of control synonymous ( Hanes and Wild, 1977 ; Coleman et al, 1999 ). Given these relationships within present research, LOC will be utilized as an operationalization of personal agency.…”

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Personal Agency in Borderline Personality Disorder: The Impact of Adult Attachment Style

2021

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BackgroundPersonal agency- the degree to which one believes they have control over their life- is thought to influence how people understand their interpersonal relationships. Links between adult attachment and personal agency are theoretically relevant to the experience of borderline personality disorder (BPD) but this has yet to be empirically examined. The present research examines the impact of personal agency and adult attachment styles for individuals meeting criteria for BPD.MethodsParticipants consented to an online community study examining measures of locus of control (as an index of personal agency), BPD, and adult attachment. Participants meeting criteria for BPD (N = 96; mean age = 30.63; 70.5% female) were compared to age-matched healthy controls (N = 96; mean age = M = 31.99; 89.0% female).ResultsIndividuals who met criteria for BPD displayed lower personal agency and higher fearful and preoccupied attachment styles in their close relationships, compared to Controls. Controls reported greater personal agency and were more securely attached in their relationships. Using multiple mediation modeling, the indirect effect of personal agency on BPD was significant for preoccupied, fearful, and secure attachment, but was non-significant for dismissive attachment. Lower personal agency was associated with insecure adult attachment styles.ConclusionsFindings highlight the previously unexplored relationship between BPD and personal agency and indicate that adult attachment style plays a significant role. Low personal agency may increase challenges for individuals with symptoms of BPD by exacerbating relationship difficulties. People in treatment for BPD may benefit from focusing on both relationship insecurity and its impact on their perceived personal control.

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Locus of Control and Depression among Noninstitutionalized Elderly Persons

Cited by 12 publications

References 5 publications

An age difference view of depression.

An age difference view of depression.

Caregiver strain in spouses of stroke patients

Personal Agency in Borderline Personality Disorder: The Impact of Adult Attachment Style

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