2023
Association of Optimism, Causal Thinking, and Karma Beliefs with PTSD and Depression 8 Years After the Tsunami in Sri Lanka
Zhang X, Hwang J, Ranasinghe P, Ramadasa U, Levy B, Ranasinghe P. Association of Optimism, Causal Thinking, and Karma Beliefs with PTSD and Depression 8 Years After the Tsunami in Sri Lanka. International Journal Of Applied Positive Psychology 2023, 9: 367-379. DOI: 10.1007/s41042-023-00124-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssociation of optimismBetter self-reported healthSelf-reported healthPsychological healthLogistic regression modelsLong-term psychological healthCausal thinkingHigh riskHealth outcomesHigh mortalityRelevant covariatesPTSD symptomsDepressionLower depressionPTSDPsychological traumaTraumaHealthInternal attribution styleAssociationRegression modelsDirect exposurePsychological predictorsAttribution styleExposure
2018
Benefit of Gender-Affirming Medical Treatment for Transgender Elders: Later-Life Alignment of Mind and Body
Cai X, Hughto JMW, Reisner SL, Pachankis JE, Levy BR. Benefit of Gender-Affirming Medical Treatment for Transgender Elders: Later-Life Alignment of Mind and Body. LGBT Health 2018, 6: 34-39. PMID: 30562128, PMCID: PMC6909671, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2017.0262.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Age Attributions and Aging Health: Contrast Between the United States and Japan
Levy BR, Ashman O, Slade MD. Age Attributions and Aging Health: Contrast Between the United States and Japan. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2009, 64B: 335-338. PMID: 19339342, PMCID: PMC2905135, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbp002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research