Age differences in the effects of self-esteem: The link between physical symptoms and daily affect

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Chui, Helena and Diehl, Manfred. (2016). Age differences in the effects of self-esteem: The link between physical symptoms and daily affect. GeroPsych. 29(4), pp. 189 - 200. https://doi.org/10.1024/1662-9647/a000157
AuthorsChui, Helena and Diehl, Manfred
Abstract

This study examined the link between physical symptoms, affect, and self-esteem in everyday life across adulthood. The sample consisted of young, middle-aged, and older adults. Results indicated a significant Self-Esteem × Physical Symptoms interaction on positive affect (PA). The effect of self-esteem on PA was lower with increasing physical symptoms. For negative affect (NA), the Self-Esteem × Physical Symptoms × Age interaction was significant. In older adults, the effect of self-esteem on NA was lower with increasing physical symptoms. Thus, the effect of self-esteem ran opposite to the expected buffering effect. In addition, the age difference in the effect of self-esteem on NA presents potential challenges to the adaptive capacity of older adults in emotional well-being.

Keywordsaffect; physical symptoms; self-esteem; buffering effect; age differences
Year2016
JournalGeroPsych
Journal citation29 (4), pp. 189 - 200
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association Inc.
ISSN1662-9647
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1024/1662-9647/a000157
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85010341333
Page range189 - 200
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Place of publicationUnited States
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