DAILY AFFECTIVE REACTIVITY ACROSS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE MODERATING ROLES OF POSITIVE AFFECT AND AGE
2024
Daily Emotions During COVID-19: How Age and Positive Feelings Help
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Author Information
Author(s): Nelson Niccole, Bergeman Cindy
Primary Institution: Colorado State University
Hypothesis
How do age and positive affect influence daily stress and emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Conclusion
Older adults showed lower stress reactions and benefited more from positive emotions compared to younger adults during the pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults experienced less negative affect on stressful days compared to younger adults.
- Positive affect helped reduce negative emotions on high-stress days.
Takeaway
This study found that older people handle stress better and feel happier on tough days when they have positive feelings.
Methodology
Data was collected through daily diaries over five 28-day periods, using multilevel modeling to analyze stress and affect.
Participant Demographics
Participants included older adults over 60 and younger adults, but specific demographics are not detailed.
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