老年期の自己開示と自尊感情

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The present study explored the structure of self-disclosure in old age, and examined the relation between self-esteem and the amount of self-disclosure. In this study, it was understood that self-disclosure had the function of stimulating “integrity” (Erikson et al., 1986) and seeking supports. Subjects were 30 males and 76 females over 60 years of age. It was found that the closer the relationship between the subject and his/her target became, the more the amount of self-disclosure were. The experiences of losing were found more intimate for elder than his/her past and present positive matters. The amount of self-disclosure in elder with middle selfesteem was higher than the lower one. The elder with high self-esteem had the tendency of disclosing his/her past experiences and positive matters to an intimate person, and of showing restrain in his/her losing experiences to his/her less familiar person.