The Discourse Of Control And The Maintenance Of Well-Being
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2014
Published In
The Psychology Of Control And Aging
Series Title
Psychology Revivals
Abstract
This chapter proposes that people's accounts of their control over events are forms of social performance. They are forms of discourse used as pragmatic devices for carrying out relations with others. Basic types of explanatory discourse are outlined along with the larger patterns of relationship in which they are embedded. Contemporary norms for the aged tend to favor a form of explanation that is inimical to their well-being. Research findings indicate the importance of selecting those forms of self-explanation that enable one to remain active, high in self-esteem, and positive in morale during old age.
Published By
Psychology Press
Editor(s)
M. M. Baltes And P. B. Baltes
Recommended Citation
M. M. Gergen and Kenneth J. Gergen.
(2014).
"The Discourse Of Control And The Maintenance Of Well-Being".
The Psychology Of Control And Aging.
119-138.
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-psychology/916