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On behalf of the Journals of Gerontology Social Sciences (#JGSS), we promote gerontological research, commentary, & community. SocMedEd: @LaGerontologa.
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From navigating childlessness to bridging the digital divide, this #JGSS issue explores how learning, love, place, and family diversity shape the aging experience in a rapidly changing world. @geronsociety @OxfordJournals
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From caregiving teams to chosen families, & neighborhood strolls to queer kinship bonds - ICMYI, #GeroTwitter, the #JGSS June issue maps the many ways older adults connect, care, & thrive across place, identity, & generations. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: Retirement boosts brainpower. at least in Vietnam. Cognitive gains were stronger in rural areas, with social ties, self-care, and even sex playing key roles. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Previous studies examining the effect of retirement on cognitive functioning have primarily been conducted in developed countries with
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: When older Chinese husbands go online, their wives feel less depressed, but not the other way around. Internet use eases depression for both partners, but gender dynamics matter. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Internet use is usually considered to have beneficial effects on depressive symptoms. However, researchers rarely examine whether indiv
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: 1 in 8 caregivers are socially isolated, and over 1 in 4 feel lonely. Male, single, or unwell caregivers, especially those caring for spouses or loved ones with dementia, face the highest risks. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Older adults and their family and unpaid caregivers are at risk of social isolation and loneliness, leading to adverse health outcomes.
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: For older adults, neuroticism predicts more negative emotions—but doesn’t make stress sting more. Surprisingly, aging didn’t blunt emotional reactions to stress either. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Some studies in lifespan samples show that neuroticism is associated with larger increases in negative affect (NA) with stressor exposu
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: Not all social ties are supportive. Difficult relationships in later life can fuel loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Social integration isn’t always a silver bullet. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Integration into social networks is an important promotor of well-being and aging healthily, yet the dark side of social networks inclu
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: Even in ultra-connected Singapore, a learning gap, not just access, defines the digital divide for older adults. 1 in 8 are “traditional users” with little tech learning. Equity demands more than Wi-Fi. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. The role of information and communication technology (ICT) in later life has received substantial attention, with continuous studies fo
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: Feeling in control, especially over family or work life, helps protect thinking skills as we age. Older adults with strong family control saw the slowest cognitive decline. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. The relationship between domain-general or global perceptions of control and cognition is well-established. However, little is known ab
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: Can wearable cameras boost memory? Yes! For older adults, training with photos from their own lives improved memory for personal events better than traditional methods. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Older adults are substantially impaired in memory for specific past events, particularly for memory of contextual information, such as
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: In Brazil, how older adults perceive their neighborhoods (as safe, livable, and food-rich) shapes their cognitive health. But seeing it as “great for youth”? Surprisingly linked to worse cognition. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Positive perceptions of the neighborhood environment are associated with better cognitive functioning in older adulthood. However, litt
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: After a stroke, social participation doesn’t rebound in a straight line. Stroke survivors navigate barriers with “flexible trade-offs” - some thrive, others stall. Support must match personal realities. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Stroke survivors face significant challenges in social participation and great restrictions in returning to normal life. However, studi
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: Being childless doesn’t doom mental health in later life, but emotional loneliness hits harder for women who’ve lost all children. Strong community ties matter for all. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. An estimated 17% of U.S. adults ages 55+ are childless, a fraction that has increased across recent cohorts. Most studies find no or ne
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: Can AI predict who lives or dies? A transformer model utilizing all years of @hrsisr data outperformed traditional methods in forecasting mortality, marking a new era in aging research. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Mortality prediction and the identification of mortality risks are central to social and biological sciences. Traditional models often
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: Caring for someone with dementia doesn’t mean viewing aging more negatively. Surprisingly, caregivers held fewer negative beliefs about social losses with age than non-caregivers. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Positive general views on and self-perceptions of aging (SPAs) are important for active and healthy aging. This cross-sectional study c
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RT @DeborahCarr723: Do children make people's lives happier? Not necessarily. Childless older adults are just fine (though childless men ar….
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AbstractObjectives. An estimated 17% of U.S. adults ages 55+ are childless, a fraction that has increased across recent cohorts. Most studies find no or ne
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: The “model minority” myth is cracking. Disability rates among U.S.-born older Asians are rising as SES falls and support systems weaken. A hidden health crisis in the making. @geronsociety @OUPMedicine
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AbstractObjectives. Previous studies have shown that Asian Americans have lower disability and mortality rates than other racial/ethnic groups, indicating
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RT @geronsociety: The Journals of Gerontology, Series A invites you to contribute to a special issue to capture the current state of the ar….
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RT @SGS_JAG: 📢 New Study Alert:. Older adults with a history of incarceration (HOI) face significantly higher rates of food insecurity. Ag….
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RT @g2aging: Check out the World Economic Outlook by @IMFNews, which uses our harmonized #data in their evaluation of the economic impact o….
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Abstract The latest World Economic Outlook reports a slowdown in global growth as downside risks intensify. While policy shifts unfold and uncertainties reach new highs, policies need to be calibra...
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