We provide evidence for multidirectionality, variability, and plasticity in the nature and
direction of change in physical health, cognitive functioning, and well-being during the …

Publisher Summary Adults and those in later life with a high sense of control appear better
off on many indicators of health and well-being. However, those who have a lower sense of …

Perceived control is an important psychosocial resource for health and well-being across the
lifespan. Global control (ie, overall perceived control) decreases over time in studies …

Active engagement with multiple life domains (cross-domain engagement) is associated
with adaptation throughout the adult life span. However, less is known about the role of …

This study examined trajectories of perceived control and their association with parents'
education and personal educational experience (educational attainment and years of full …

Adulthood has been traditionally inferred from the attainment of socio-demographic roles
such as having a professional career, being married, and rearing children. Yet, in today's …

Objective: The objective of this research is to study depressive symptoms (DS) among adults
aged 40 to 79 years and examine how mastery influences the impact of sociodemographic …

Abstract Background and Objectives Research suggests longitudinal and reciprocal
relationships between perceived control over life circumstances and health for Western …

It has not been well understood how conscientiousness and neuroticism are associated with
two related but distinct dimensions of perceived control (ie, perceived mastery and …

Accumulating studies have documented strong associations between a higher sense of
control and improved health and well‐being outcomes. However, less is known about the …