2021
Laughter and Short-Term Blood Pressure Reactivity in Middle-Aged and Older Adult Spousal Support Interactions
Monin JK, Feeney BC, Tomlinson J, Levy B, Clark MS, Duker A, Gruber J. Laughter and Short-Term Blood Pressure Reactivity in Middle-Aged and Older Adult Spousal Support Interactions. Health Psychology 2021, 40: 764-773. PMID: 34914482, PMCID: PMC9791938, DOI: 10.1037/hea0001136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial support interactionsPartner distressActor-partner interdependence modelPartner Interdependence ModelOlder adult couplesLower blood pressure reactivityBlood pressure reactivityBenefits of laughterNegative affectInterdependence modelAdult couplesMarital satisfactionDistress ratingsLaughter behaviorsResting baselineDistressSocial bondsSupport interactionPressure reactivityFearLaughterSpousesAffectDyadsSatisfaction
2013
From Serving in the Military to Serving Loved Ones: Unique Experiences of Older Veteran Caregivers
Monin JK, Levy BR, Pietrzak RH. From Serving in the Military to Serving Loved Ones: Unique Experiences of Older Veteran Caregivers. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2013, 22: 570-579. PMID: 23567413, PMCID: PMC3825823, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2012.11.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCombat exposureVeteran caregiversPsychosocial characteristicsOlder U.S. veteransGreater emotional strainU.S. veteransCross-sectional web surveyOlder veteransEmotional demandsPhysical strainEmotional strainSocial supportPsychosocial factorsCognitive statusVeterans StudyMental healthGreater rewardsDepressive symptomsGrandparentingCaregiving resourcesCaregiversRewardVeteransUnique experiencesLoved ones
2006
Physical Recovery after Acute Myocardial Infarction: Positive Age Self-Stereotypes as a Resource
Levy BR, Slade MD, May J, Caracciolo EA. Physical Recovery after Acute Myocardial Infarction: Positive Age Self-Stereotypes as a Resource. The International Journal Of Aging And Human Development 2006, 62: 285-301. PMID: 16739466, DOI: 10.2190/ejk1-1q0d-lhge-7a35.Peer-Reviewed Original Research