THE INTERPLAY OF SOCIAL INTERACTION, POSITIVE AFFECT, AND SUBJECTIVE AGE IN OLDER ADULTS
2024
Social Interaction and How Old We Feel
Sample size: 108
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Pauly Theresa
Primary Institution: Simon Fraser University
Hypothesis
The study examines the relationship between social interaction and subjective age in older adults.
Conclusion
Social connections can help older adults feel younger.
Supporting Evidence
- Previous day social interaction time was related to next day subjective age.
- The same-day association between social interaction time and subjective age was fully mediated by positive affect.
Takeaway
When older people spend time with others, they often feel younger and happier.
Methodology
Participants reported their daily social interaction time, positive affect, and subjective age over 14 days.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 65–92 years.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website