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Age Affects How We Predict and Respond to Stress at Home

Tag: Shevaun Neupert

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Jan 6, 2022

Pandemic Stress Affects Black Adults More Than Their White Peers

The study from NC State psychologists also found younger white adults were less adversely affected by COVID stress than older white adults. 
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Jul 29, 2021

New Insights Into the Relationship Between How We Feel and Our Views On Aging

New research from NC State psychology professor Shevaun Neupert finds that the gap between how old we feel and how old we want to be can offer insights into our well-being. 
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Apr 28, 2021

Study Highlights Role of Physical, Mental Health in Cognitive Impairment

New research from NC State psychologists finds that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment. 
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Aug 20, 2020

Knowledge is Power: Learning More About COVID-19 Can Reduce Your Pandemic Stress

Psychologists at NC State and Georgia Tech find that the more people know about COVID-19, the less pandemic-related stress they have. 
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Jul 30, 2020

Study Highlights Mental Health Risks Facing Healthcare Workers During Pandemic

Psychologists say healthcare workers are struggling with mental-health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Apr 1, 2020

How Can We Handle Stress and Stay Positive During a Pandemic?

Psychology professor Shevaun Neupert discusses how to cope before, during and after stressful events. 
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Mar 26, 2020

To Stay Positive, Live in the Moment – But Plan Ahead

New research from NC State psychologists finds that people who balance living in the moment with planning for the future are best able to cope with stress. 
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Jul 2, 2018

Stress Really Can Make Young Adults Feel Older

Psychology researchers have found that stress can play a significant role in how old emerging adults feel, with every stressful event above the daily norm making many young people feel at least one year older. 
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Jun 12, 2018

Perceived Socioeconomic Status Can Affect How Old We Feel

A recent study from NC State psychologists finds that how older adults perceive their socioeconomic status influences how old they feel and their attitudes toward aging. 
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Apr 19, 2018

Age Affects How We Predict and Respond to Stress at Home

A recent study finds older adults are better than younger adults at anticipating stressful events at home, but not as good at using those predictions to reduce the adverse impacts of the stress.