Patterns of Poor Adjustment in Old Age

Persons whose economic position is poor and who have had little or no economic security in the past; persons who have health problems and physical complaints; those who live alone and who lack personal relationships with a spouse, friends, relatives, or close friends; those who do not participate in social or organizational activities; and those with low morale are likely to be poorly adjusted in old age. Confidence in these findings was afforded by performing identical research procedures in two cities. No differences in the degree of adjustment were found between three socioeconomic strata.