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
2020
Global reach of ageism on older persons’ health: A systematic review
Chang ES, Kannoth S, Levy S, Wang SY, Lee JE, Levy BR. Global reach of ageism on older persons’ health: A systematic review. PLOS ONE 2020, 15: e0220857. PMID: 31940338, PMCID: PMC6961830, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystematic reviewOlder personsHealth outcomesOlder persons' healthPrevious systematic reviewWorse health outcomesComprehensive systematic reviewAdverse health effectsRace/ethnicityStudy protocolStudy qualityEvidence of ageismGreater prevalenceHealth consequencesLiterature searchSystematic searchHealth effectsHealth domainsStandardized toolsPerson's healthPrevalenceHealthFull reviewOutcomesSignificant findings
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
2000
Reducing Cardiovascular Stress With Positive Self-Stereotypes of Aging
Levy B, Hausdorff J, Hencke R, Wei J. Reducing Cardiovascular Stress With Positive Self-Stereotypes of Aging. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2000, 55: p205-p213. PMID: 11584877, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/55.4.p205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular stressIndividual beliefsSkin conductanceHeightened cardiovascular responseVerbal challengesBlood pressureStereotypesDiastolic blood pressureSystolic blood pressureDirect stressorsAdverse health outcomesOlder individualsOutcome variablesBeliefsCardiovascular functionCardiovascular responsesHeart rateHealth outcomesElderly personsElderly peopleStressorsParticipantsSame wayIndividualsIntervention