PYC 4805 Developmental Psychology Adult Assignment 4

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Developmental Psychology Adult Assignment 4 Unique Assignment No. 846966 Linda Maria Caetano Atouguia Student No. 41232488 Plagiarism statement I, Linda Caetano A... touguia (Student number: 41232488) am a student registered for Psychology Honours. I hereby declare the following: I am aware that plagiarism (the use of someone else’s work without their permission and/or without acknowledging the original source) is wrong. I confirm that ALL the work submitted for assessment for the above course is my own unaided work except where I have explicitly indicated otherwise. I have followed the required conventions in referencing the thoughts and ideas of others. I understand that the University of South Africa may take disciplinary action against me if there is a belief that this is not my own unaided work or that I have failed to acknowledge the source of the ideas or words in my writing. Signature: Linda Atouguia Table of contents Pg. 1. Part A of Assignment 4 5 1.1.1. Section A: Biographical Questionnaire 5 1.1.2. Table 1: Biographical Information of Elderly Persons 5 1.1.3. Table 2: Biographical Information about Elderly Persons’ Children and Grandchildren 5 1.1.4. Table 3: Biographical Information about Elderly Persons’ Friends 5 1.1.5. Question 1: Comparison of Research Participants’ environments 6 1.2. Section B: Life Satisfaction Questionnaire 7 1.2.1. Table 4: Total Scores of the Elderly Research Participants on the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire 7 1.3. Section C: Locus of Control Questionnaire 7 1.3.1. Table 5: Total Scores of the Elderly Research Participants on the Locus of Control Questionnaire 7 1.3.2. Table 6: Total Scores of the Elderly Research Participants on the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire and Locus of Control Questionnaire 8 1.3.3. Question 2: Conclusion about the Relationship between external and internal locus of control and life satisfaction 8 2. Part B of Assignment 4 9 2.1. Introduction 9 2.1.1. Discussion of Factors that Influence Life Satisfaction During Late Adulthood 9 2.1.2. Personal factors 9 2.1.2.1. Personality Traits and Stress Management 9 2.1.2.2. Physical Health 10 2.1.2.3. Dependency and Autonomy 10 2.1.2.4. Retirement, Role Loss and an Active Lifestyle 10 2.1.2.5. Religion and Spirituality 12 2.1.2.6. Locus of Control 12 2.1.2.7. Loneliness 13 2.1.2.8. Depression 13 2.1.3. Environmental factors 14 2.1.3.1. Poverty and Financial Security 14 2.1.3.2. Social Support 15 2.1.3.3. The Home, Neighbourhood and Crime 16 2.1.3.4. Availability of Facilities and Activities 17 2.1.3.5. Ageism 18 2.1.3.6. Daily Hassles 18 3. Conclusion 19 4. References 20 1. Part A of Assignment 4 1.1. Section A: Biographical Questionnaire 1.1.1. Table 1: Biographical information of elderly persons ......................................................................................CONTINUED..................................................................................... [Show More]

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