Resilience, sense of coherence, purpose in life and self-transcendence in relation to perceived physical and mental health among the oldest old
Aging & Mental Health July 1, 2005 B. Nygren, L. Aléx, E. Jonsén et al. 593 citations
Different concepts have been presented which denote driving forces and strengths that contribute to a person's ability to meet and handle adversities, and keep or regain health. The aim of this study, which is a part of The Umeå 85+ study, was to describe resilience, sense of coherence, purpose in life and self-transcendence in relation to perceived physical and mental health in a sample of the...