2019
Accelerated DNA Methylation Aging in U.S. Military Veterans: Results From the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Tamman AJF, Montalvo-Ortiz JL, Southwick SM, Krystal JH, Levy BR, Pietrzak RH. Accelerated DNA Methylation Aging in U.S. Military Veterans: Results From the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2019, 27: 528-532. PMID: 30792041, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2019.01.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational HealthPsychosocial factorsVeterans StudyMale U.S. veteransLifetime trauma burdenAccelerated DNA methylation agingDNA methylation agingU.S. military veteransMethylation agingTrauma burdenU.S. veteransPrevention effortsAdditional correlatesNegative beliefsMilitary veteransSexual traumaVeteransTraumatic stressDNA methylationHealthChild sexual traumaBody massRepresentative sample
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
2016
Older Age Associated with Mental Health Resiliency in Sexual Minority US Veterans
Monin JK, Mota N, Levy B, Pachankis J, Pietrzak RH. Older Age Associated with Mental Health Resiliency in Sexual Minority US Veterans. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2016, 25: 81-90. PMID: 27769835, PMCID: PMC5291307, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2016.09.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health problemsLGB veteransHealth problemsU.S. veteransDifferent mental health challengesMental health needsMental health indicatorsMental health resiliencyUS veteransYoung sexual minoritiesMental health challengesLifetime depressionCurrent depressionAge AssociatedHealth needsGreater riskTrauma exposureHealth challengesSmaller social support networksPotential mechanismsHealth indicatorsVeteransMilitary characteristicsSocial isolationHeterosexual veterans
2015
To Love is to Suffer: Older Adults’ Daily Emotional Contagion to Perceived Spousal Suffering
Monin JK, Levy BR, Kane HS. To Love is to Suffer: Older Adults’ Daily Emotional Contagion to Perceived Spousal Suffering. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2015, 72: 383-387. PMID: 26420167, PMCID: PMC5926986, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbv070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmotional contagionMarital satisfactionOlder adultsGreater marital satisfactionSelf-construal theoryHigher marital satisfactionPerception of levelHusbands' distressPartners' sufferingWives' distressPerson associationsOwn distressPerson effectsDaily perceptionsPsychological healthOlder couplesPhysical sufferingDistressSatisfied wivesDaily interviewsSatisfactionPerceptionContagionAdultsSuffering
2011
Memory Shaped by Age Stereotypes over Time
Levy BR, Zonderman AB, Slade MD, Ferrucci L. Memory Shaped by Age Stereotypes over Time. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2011, 67: 432-436. PMID: 22056832, PMCID: PMC3391075, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbr120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative age stereotypesAge stereotypesMemory performanceStereotype groupCognitive performanceWorse memory performanceInfluence of stereotypesBaltimore Longitudinal StudyGroup membersLongitudinal studyMemoryStereotypesIndividual growth modelsMarginalized group membersRelevant covariatesPresent studyFindingsParticipantsPerformanceLaboratory effectsPrevious studiesMultiple wavesAdverse influenceAgingInfluence
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 ResearchAge Stereotypes Held Earlier in Life Predict Cardiovascular Events in Later Life
Levy BR, Zonderman AB, Slade MD, Ferrucci L. Age Stereotypes Held Earlier in Life Predict Cardiovascular Events in Later Life. Psychological Science 2009, 20: 296-298. PMID: 19222809, PMCID: PMC2666386, DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02298.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Causal Thinking After a Tsunami Wave: Karma Beliefs, Pessimistic Explanatory Style and Health Among Sri Lankan Survivors
Levy BR, Slade MD, Ranasinghe P. Causal Thinking After a Tsunami Wave: Karma Beliefs, Pessimistic Explanatory Style and Health Among Sri Lankan Survivors. Journal Of Religion And Health 2008, 48: 38-45. PMID: 19229624, DOI: 10.1007/s10943-008-9162-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Older Persons' Exclusion From Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk-Reduction Clinical Trials
Levy BR, Ding L, Lakra D, Kosteas J, Niccolai L. Older Persons' Exclusion From Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk-Reduction Clinical Trials. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2007, 34: 541-544. PMID: 17297381, DOI: 10.1097/01.olq.0000253342.75908.05.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrevalence of and Sex Disparities in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in an Internally Displaced Sri Lankan Population 6 Months After the 2004 Tsunami
Ranasinghe PD, Levy BR. Prevalence of and Sex Disparities in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in an Internally Displaced Sri Lankan Population 6 Months After the 2004 Tsunami. Disaster Medicine And Public Health Preparedness 2007, 1: 34-41. PMID: 18388601, DOI: 10.1097/dmp.0b013e318068fbb7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderLong-term public health burdenStress disorderSymptoms of PTSDPublic health burdenCross-sectional surveyMental health effortsYears old livingLevel of depressionRisk factorsHealth burdenHigh riskOlder livingSex disparitiesHealth effortsMarital statusPsychological impactSex differencesStructured interviewsEducation levelSocial supportFamily membersPlanning interventionsFemalesMonths
2005
When Self-Interest and Age Stereotypes Collide: Elders Opposing Increased Funds for Programs Benefiting Themselves
Levy BR, Schlesinger MJ. When Self-Interest and Age Stereotypes Collide: Elders Opposing Increased Funds for Programs Benefiting Themselves. Journal Of Aging & Social Policy 2005, 17: 25-39. PMID: 15911516, DOI: 10.1300/j031v17n02_03.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Mind Matters: Cognitive and Physical Effects of Aging Self-Stereotypes
Levy BR. Mind Matters: Cognitive and Physical Effects of Aging Self-Stereotypes. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2003, 58: p203-p211. PMID: 12878645, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/58.4.p203.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Longitudinal Benefit of Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging on Functional Health
Levy BR, Slade MD, Kasl SV. Longitudinal Benefit of Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging on Functional Health. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2002, 57: p409-p417. PMID: 12198099, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/57.5.p409.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Improving Memory in Old Age Through Implicit Self-Stereotyping
Levy B. Improving Memory in Old Age Through Implicit Self-Stereotyping. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology 1996, 71: 1092-1107. PMID: 8979380, DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.71.6.1092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlder participantsMemory performancePositive stereotypesNegative stereotypesCognitive performanceOlder individualsMemory improvementParticipants' awarenessMemoryStereotypesSecond studyFirst studyParticipantsSignificant interactionIndividualsInterventionOlder ageYoung individualsAwarenessStrong effectImplicitJudgmentsAmerican cultureResearchPerformance
1994
Aging Free From Negative Stereotypes: Successful Memory in China and Among the American Deaf
Levy B, Langer E. Aging Free From Negative Stereotypes: Successful Memory in China and Among the American Deaf. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology 1994, 66: 989-997. PMID: 8046582, DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.66.6.989.Peer-Reviewed Original Research