Tag: social sciences
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or assisting with household…
Occupational Downgrading as a Factor in Mental Health Issues Among Undocumented Migrants
A recent research paper titled "Downgraded Dreams: Labor Market Outcomes and Mental Health in Undocumented Migration," conducted by…
Exploring Early Career Work Patterns and Their Long-Term Health Impacts: Beyond the Traditional 9-5
Research led by Wen-Jui Han from New York University, USA, published on April 3, 2024, in the open-access…
Study Finds Climbing the Social Ladder Slows Progression of Dementia in Japan
A newly published study led by researchers from Osaka University and featured in JAMA Network Open reveals compelling…
Grasping self-inflicted ageism
"Older individuals often encounter ageism, which manifests as negative perceptions about their value, capabilities, or level of comprehension,…
Supporting Alzheimer’s care providers
Researchers at the University of Houston's Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have developed a systematic methodology…
Interacting with children may enhance the mental wellness of individuals living in retirement homes
A research project carried out at a retirement facility in South Africa indicates that initiatives facilitating contact between…