@article{9807aaca11cf4effb311aec9e8dfbc43,
title = "The effects of the Columbia shuttle disaster on the daily lives of older adults: Findings from the VA Normative Aging Study",
abstract = "During 2002-2003 the VA Normative Aging Study conducted an eight-day diary survey of stressors and well-being. A sub-sample of 19 men and 13 women (mean age = 71.78) completed daily questionnaires before and after the Columbia shuttle exploded on 1st February 2003, presenting a unique look into peoples' daily lives before and after a tragic event. Results indicated no significant changes in negative affect or physical symptoms, but people reported significant decreases in both positive affect and memory failures on days following the shuttle explosion. Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.",
author = "Neupert, {S. D.} and Almeida, {D. M.} and Mroczek, {D. K.} and A. Spiro",
note = "Funding Information: The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This study was supported by a grant from the National Institute on Aging (R01-AG18436) to Dan Mroczek. The VA Normative Aging Study (NAS) is supported by the Cooperative Studies Program/ERIC, US Department of Veterans Affairs. This study is a research component of the Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC). We are grateful to Amy Howerter, Joyce Serido, and Matt Strobl for their assistance with data collection. Portions of this article were presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November, 2003, San Diego, CA, USA.",
year = "2006",
month = may,
doi = "10.1080/13607860500409682",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "10",
pages = "272--281",
journal = "Aging and Mental Health",
issn = "1360-7863",
publisher = "Taylor and Francis Ltd.",
number = "3",
}
