Images of Aging in Institutionalized and Non-Institutionalized Elderly People

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess and compare images and stereotypes of aging in institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly people. This is a descriptive study using a survey. Method: The instruments used were a sociodemographic questionnaire and the ImAges scale. A total of 120 elde...

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Main Authors: Marlene Lopes, Rosa Marina Afonso, Margarida Cerqueira, Henrique Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PsychOpen 2012-07-01
Series:Psychology, Community & Health
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Online Access:http://pch.psychopen.eu/article/view/30