@article{ref1,
title="Ageing with spinal cord injury: the impact of spousal support",
journal="Disability and rehabilitation",
year="1999",
author="Holicky, R. and Charlifue, S.",
volume="21",
number="5-6",
pages="250-257",
abstract="PURPOSE: Research has offered ample evidence that spousal support can be seen as an important contributing factor to the ongoing health and well-being of ageing individuals, whether or not they have a spinal cord injury (SCI) or disability. In fact, spouses may be the most important element in successful rehabilitation and long-term home care for people with spinal cord injuries. This longitudinal study, which describes 225 British SCI long-term survivors, offers insight into marital status and its impact on general quality of life, depression, stress and community integration for individuals with SCI. RESULTS: The results demonstrate married individuals having less depression, greater life satisfaction and psychological well-being, and having better perceived quality of life. When controlling for age, duration of injury, and gender, marital status was a significant predictor of better perceived life satisfaction and quality of life.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0963-8288",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}