| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 891719 | Personality and Individual Differences | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The present research explores whether adhering to cultural conservative beliefs elevates self-esteem in older people. In a sample of 311 retired persons it was found that conservatism was positively related to self-esteem, and that this relationship was especially strong in the oldest age group. Statistical control for narcissism did not undermine this moderation effect between age and conservatism on self-esteem. In the discussion, we argue that conservatism among older people seems to go together with a focus on putting personal history in social-cultural context.
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Authors
Alain Van Hiel, Lieven Brebels,