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Self-Concepts Of Institutionalized And Community Residing Elderly, Diana L. White
Self-Concepts Of Institutionalized And Community Residing Elderly, Diana L. White
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This study explores the nature of the self-concept in old age. Specifically, the relationship between the self-concept and social relationships and self-concept and living situation (residence in a long term care or residence in one’s own home) are examined. The self-concept was measured by the Tennessee Self Concept Scale (TSCS) developed by William Fitts in 1965. Data was collected at two stages (over a two to three year period) from a study sample which consisted of twelve individuals who became institutionalized and twelve individuals who remained in their own homes.
Both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods were used. Analysis …