Butler's Life Review: How Universal Is It?

Examined assumptions about universality of life review and reviewed findings from previous studies. Conducted study in which 43.8% of centenarians (n=105), 44.7% of 80-year olds (n=94), and 51.1% of 60-year olds (n=90) had not reviewed their lives. Findings call into question some aspects of the lif...

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Published in:	International journal of aging & human development Vol. 37; no. 3; p. 163
Main Author:	Merriam, Sharan B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 1993
Subjects:	Adaptation, Psychological Aged Aged, 80 and over - psychology Aging - psychology Attitude to Death Awareness Cohort Studies Ego Humans Life Change Events Life Review Mental Recall Middle Aged Older Adults Personality Development Reminiscence Self Concept Self Evaluation (Individuals)
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Summary:	Examined assumptions about universality of life review and reviewed findings from previous studies. Conducted study in which 43.8% of centenarians (n=105), 44.7% of 80-year olds (n=94), and 51.1% of 60-year olds (n=90) had not reviewed their lives. Findings call into question some aspects of the life review. (Author/NB)
ISSN:	0091-4150
DOI:	10.2190/RTKY-8VUD-HBEG-12L8