WHAT’S NEW IN AGING AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE RESEARCH? NEW QUESTIONS, METHODS, AND SAMPLES
2024
New Questions in Aging and Emotional Experience Research
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Author Information
Author(s): Stanley Jennifer, Allard Eric, Hamilton, Kravljaca, Amanambu, Behrend
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
What are the mechanisms and boundary conditions of improved emotional experience with age?
Conclusion
The symposium presents innovative findings that suggest both young and older adults have similarities in emotional experiences and responses.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults report greater control over their emotions compared to younger adults.
- Age differences in emotional responses were explored through various innovative methods.
- Mindfulness facets were found to relate to age-related decreases in negative affect.
Takeaway
Older people might feel happier and more in control of their emotions than younger people, and researchers are exploring why this happens.
Methodology
The symposium includes four studies using new methods to explore emotional experiences across different age groups.
Participant Demographics
The studies include samples from both Western and Nigerian populations.
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