Age differences in the effects of self-esteem: The link between physical symptoms and daily affect
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Chui, Helena and Diehl, Manfred. (2016). Age differences in the effects of self-esteem: The link between physical symptoms and daily affect. GeroPsych. 29(4), pp. 189 - 200. https://doi.org/10.1024/1662-9647/a000157
Authors | Chui, Helena and Diehl, Manfred |
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Abstract | This study examined the link between physical symptoms, affect, and self-esteem in everyday life across adulthood. The sample consisted of young, middle-aged, and older adults. Results indicated a significant Self-Esteem × Physical Symptoms interaction on positive affect (PA). The effect of self-esteem on PA was lower with increasing physical symptoms. For negative affect (NA), the Self-Esteem × Physical Symptoms × Age interaction was significant. In older adults, the effect of self-esteem on NA was lower with increasing physical symptoms. Thus, the effect of self-esteem ran opposite to the expected buffering effect. In addition, the age difference in the effect of self-esteem on NA presents potential challenges to the adaptive capacity of older adults in emotional well-being. |
Keywords | affect; physical symptoms; self-esteem; buffering effect; age differences |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | GeroPsych |
Journal citation | 29 (4), pp. 189 - 200 |
Publisher | American Psychological Association Inc. |
ISSN | 1662-9647 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1024/1662-9647/a000157 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85010341333 |
Page range | 189 - 200 |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8v272/age-differences-in-the-effects-of-self-esteem-the-link-between-physical-symptoms-and-daily-affect
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