Citation

Neupert SD, Almeida DM, Mroczek DK, Spiro A. Aging Ment. Health 2006; 10(3): 272-281.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-760, USA. shevaun_neupert@ncsu.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13607860500409682

PMID

16777655

Abstract

During 2002-2003 the VA Normative Aging Study conducted an eight-day diary survey of stressors and well-being. A sub-sample of 19 men and 13 women (mean age = 71.78) completed daily questionnaires before and after the Columbia shuttle exploded on 1st February 2003, presenting a unique look into peoples' daily lives before and after a tragic event. Results indicated no significant changes in negative affect or physical symptoms, but people reported significant decreases in both positive affect and memory failures on days following the shuttle explosion. Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.

Language: en