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This chapter provides a conceptual framework for integrating the life-course research paradigm (Elder, George, & Shanahan, 1996) with the study of late-life stress effects. We discuss and integrate a series of studies, conducted by the authors and associates, that consider diverse ways in which lifelong Stressors and trauma may impact on psychological well-being in later life and on adaptation to old age. The conceptual framework we propose recognizes both temporal and spatial dimensions of Stressors and of their impact on late-life well-being. We also explore temporal and spatial dimensions of resistance resources and of stress impact as we propose a life-course-relevant stress paradigm.
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Kahana, B., Kahana, E. (1998). Toward a Temporal—Spatial Model of Cumulative Life Stress. In: Lomranz, J. (eds) Handbook of Aging and Mental Health. The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0098-2_8
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