The present study examined the correlations among three housing condit
ions (detached unit, multiunit, institution) and scores for depression
, self-esteem, and anxiety for 85 male and female senior citizens 50 y
ears of age and older. Analyses indicated that men residing within an
institution were significantly more depressed than those residing with
in detached homes and significantly more depressed than women in both
situations. There were no significant differences associated with type
of residence and measures of anxiety or self-esteem. Women in general
showed more anxiety than men. Women residing within detached homes sc
ored higher on guilt than men.