2005
Relationship between respiratory mortality and self-perceptions of aging
Levy B, Myers L. Relationship between respiratory mortality and self-perceptions of aging. Psychology And Health 2005, 20: 553-564. DOI: 10.1080/14768320500066381.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychological factorsIndividual beliefsPsychological predictorsOwn agingLongitudinal studyFuture researchRespiratory mortalityBeliefsSelf-rated healthRespiratory causesFunctional healthCause-specific mortalitySocioeconomic statusFirst studyIndividualsLittle attentionRespiratory illnessMarital statusAgingLonelinessIndividual susceptibilityResearchMortalityRelationshipHealth
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