Sex Differences in Genetic and Environmental Influences on Longitudinal Change in Functional Ability in Late Adulthood

Discussion. Although idiosyncratic environmental influences account for a large part of increasing variance, correlated and shared rearing environmental effects were also evident. Thus, both microenvironmental (individual) and macroenvironmental (family and cultural) effects, as well as genetic factors, affect maintenance of functional ability in late adulthood.

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Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - August 17, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Finkel, D., Ernsth-Bravell, M., Pedersen, N. L. Tags: Original Research Report Source Type: research