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Evaluated time: a life course perspective

D A Chiriboga

    Journal of Gerontology
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Older adults and women perceive later life more positively. Younger individuals view old age negatively, while older individuals distinguish between "young old" and "old old" periods, seeing the former as satisfying.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Gerontology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Evaluated time, a dimension of time perspective, has been under-researched.
    • It encompasses the emotional tone associated with different life stages.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine various approaches to studying evaluated time.
    • To investigate how evaluations of time differ across the lifespan and by sex.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional study design.
    • Data collected from 216 participants aged 16 to 67.
    • Analysis of affective tone towards different life periods.

    Main Results:

    • Evaluations of time varied significantly by life stage and sex.

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  • Older respondents and women reported more optimistic views of later life.
  • Younger respondents held negative views of old age, unlike older respondents who differentiated between "young old" and "old old" stages.

    • Conclusions:

    • Life stage and sex are significant factors influencing time evaluations.
    • Perceptions of aging are complex and vary within the older adult population.
    • Future research should further explore the nuances of evaluated time across demographics.