The effects of the Columbia shuttle disaster on the daily lives of older adults: Findings from the VA Normative Aging Study

S. D. Neupert; D. M. Almeida; D. K. Mroczek; A. Spiro

doi:10.1080/13607860500409682

The effects of the Columbia shuttle disaster on the daily lives of older adults: Findings from the VA Normative Aging Study

S. D. Neupert
, D. M. Almeida
, D. K. Mroczek
, A. Spiro

Human Development and Family Studies

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	272-281
Number of pages	10
Journal	Aging and Mental Health
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13607860500409682
State	Published - May 2006

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Gerontology
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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