2021
Impact of Media-Based Negative and Positive Age Stereotypes on Older Individuals’ Mental Health
Levy BR, Chang ES, Lowe S, Provolo N, Slade MD. Impact of Media-Based Negative and Positive Age Stereotypes on Older Individuals’ Mental Health. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2021, 77: e70-e75. PMID: 33964154, PMCID: PMC8135987, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbab085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlder individualsMental healthCOVID-19 pandemicWorse mental healthType of messagingAge stereotypesBetter mental healthOlder personsPositive age stereotypesInterventionPositive versionYounger participantsHealthActual news storiesPositive messagingInstitutional ageismPandemicIndividualsMedia messagingNeutral conditionsStereotypes
2020
Positive Age Beliefs Lead to Lower Dementia Risk Even Among Older Persons With High-Risk Gene
Levy B, Slade M, Pietrzak R, Ferrucci L. Positive Age Beliefs Lead to Lower Dementia Risk Even Among Older Persons With High-Risk Gene. Innovation In Aging 2020, 4: 597-597. PMCID: PMC7742059, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOlder individualsLower dementia riskStrong risk factorRetirement Study participantsHigh-risk genesΕ4 variantDementia riskRisk factorsΕ4 carriersAPOE ε4High riskDementiaOlder personsStudy participantsAPOE geneProtective factorsRelevant covariatesRiskTotal sampleBaselineCurrent studyCohortΕ4Individuals
2019
Idealization of Youthfulness Predicts Worse Recovery Among Older Individuals
Levy BR, Slade MD, Lampert R. Idealization of Youthfulness Predicts Worse Recovery Among Older Individuals. Psychology And Aging 2019, 34: 202-207. PMID: 30730160, PMCID: PMC7397859, DOI: 10.1037/pag0000330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of Perceived Racism on Healthcare Access Among Older Minority Adults
Rhee TG, Marottoli RA, Van Ness PH, Levy BR. Impact of Perceived Racism on Healthcare Access Among Older Minority Adults. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2019, 56: 580-585. PMID: 30772147, PMCID: PMC6430677, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.10.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdequate health careForgone careDoctor communicationHealth careMultivariable logistic regression analysisCalifornia Health Interview SurveyHealth Interview SurveyLogistic regression analysisOlder minority adultsMinority older adultsStudy cohortSensitive communication skillsHealthcare accessHealth disparitiesOlder individualsRelevant covariatesOlder adultsInterview SurveyCareInsurance coverageMinority adultsRegression analysisMinority individualsWhite counterpartsAdults
2018
Positive Aging Views in the General Population Predict Better Long-Term Cognition for Elders in Eight Countries
Smith EB, Desai MM, Slade M, Levy BR. Positive Aging Views in the General Population Predict Better Long-Term Cognition for Elders in Eight Countries. Journal Of Aging And Health 2018, 31: 1739-1747. PMID: 30041558, PMCID: PMC7232847, DOI: 10.1177/0898264318784183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive performanceCognitive healthCognitive measuresTerm cognitionOlder individualsMultilevel dataAge statusSocietal oneIndividual determinantsRelevant covariatesIndividualsCognitionFirst studyEuropean Social SurveyOlder agePerceptionSocial SurveyHealthPerformanceGeneral populationSignificant effectMeasuresIndividual-level dataRetirementEldersPositive age beliefs protect against dementia even among elders with high-risk gene
Levy BR, Slade MD, Pietrzak RH, Ferrucci L. Positive age beliefs protect against dementia even among elders with high-risk gene. PLOS ONE 2018, 13: e0191004. PMID: 29414991, PMCID: PMC5802444, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
CUMULATIVE STRESS BUFFER: POSITIVE AGING SELF-STEREOTYPES PREDICT LOWER CORTISOL ACROSS THIRTY YEARS
Levy B, Moffat S, Resnick S, Slade M, Ferrucci L. CUMULATIVE STRESS BUFFER: POSITIVE AGING SELF-STEREOTYPES PREDICT LOWER CORTISOL ACROSS THIRTY YEARS. Innovation In Aging 2017, 1: 1260-1261. PMCID: PMC6183792, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.4589.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Buffer against Cumulative Stress
Levy B, Moffat S, Resnick S, Slade M, Ferrucci L. Buffer against Cumulative Stress. GeroPsych 2016, 29: 141-146. DOI: 10.1024/1662-9647/a000149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAge stereotypesPositive age stereotypesNegative stereotypesStress bufferYounger participantsPhysical healthBaltimore Longitudinal StudyLongitudinal studyCumulative stressStereotypesLater lifeCurrent studyOlder individualsParticipantsCortisol levelsCortisolIndividualsCortisol measurementsFindingsAgingRelationshipA Culture–Brain Link: Negative Age Stereotypes Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers
Levy BR, Ferrucci L, Zonderman AB, Slade MD, Troncoso J, Resnick SM. A Culture–Brain Link: Negative Age Stereotypes Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers. Psychology And Aging 2016, 31: 82-88. PMID: 26641877, PMCID: PMC4853823, DOI: 10.1037/pag0000062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlzheimer's diseaseDementia-free participantsHippocampal volume lossAlzheimer's disease biomarkersBaltimore Longitudinal StudyDisease biomarkersAdverse outcomesBrain autopsiesNeurofibrillary tanglesBrain changesOlder individualsMagnetic resonance imagesRelevant covariatesDiseasePotential interventionsLongitudinal studyResonance imagesNegative age stereotypesAutopsiesPlaquesPathologyBiomarkers
2014
Subliminal Strengthening
Levy BR, Pilver C, Chung PH, Slade MD. Subliminal Strengthening. Psychological Science 2014, 25: 2127-2135. PMID: 25326508, PMCID: PMC4372155, DOI: 10.1177/0956797614551970.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive age stereotypesNegative age stereotypesAge stereotypesImplicit interventionLast intervention sessionIntervention impactImplicit processesOlder individualsIntervention groupIntervention sessionsStudy 6Current study findingsIntervention effectsStereotypesDetrimental outcomesMultiple sessionsStudy findingsInterventionSessionsIndividualsPhysical functionImplicitFindingsParticipantsControl groupLower prevalence of psychiatric conditions when negative age stereotypes are resisted
Levy BR, Pilver CE, Pietrzak RH. Lower prevalence of psychiatric conditions when negative age stereotypes are resisted. Social Science & Medicine 2014, 119: 170-174. PMID: 25189737, PMCID: PMC4372137, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.06.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderOlder veteransLow prevalenceSuicidal ideationOlder military veteransNational HealthPsychiatric disordersGreater mental healthPsychiatric conditionsVeterans StudyGreater riskOlder individualsStress disorderRelevant covariatesMental healthPhysical healthPrevalenceMilitary veteransVeteransDisordersAmerican veteransHealthOutcomesIdeationRepresentative survey
2013
A psychological predictor of elders' driving performance: social‐comparisons on the road
Levy BR, Ng R, Myers LM, Marottoli RA. A psychological predictor of elders' driving performance: social‐comparisons on the road. Journal Of Applied Social Psychology 2013, 43: 556-561. PMID: 26877547, PMCID: PMC4752173, DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2013.01035.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Stereotype Embodiment
Levy B. Stereotype Embodiment. Current Directions In Psychological Science 2009, 18: 332-336. PMID: 20802838, PMCID: PMC2927354, DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8721.2009.01662.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAge stereotypesNegative age stereotypesStereotype embodimentOlder individualsPhysical outcomesLongitudinal studyStereotypesSocial constructIndividualsEmbodimentYoung individualsSalienceLife spanFunctioningDetrimental effectsCentral messageTheoryResearchAging processConstructsAttentionSpanResearchersThe Stereotype-Matching Effect: Greater Influence on Functioning When Age Stereotypes Correspond to Outcomes
Levy BR, Leifheit-Limson E. The Stereotype-Matching Effect: Greater Influence on Functioning When Age Stereotypes Correspond to Outcomes. Psychology And Aging 2009, 24: 230-233. PMID: 19290757, PMCID: PMC2722449, DOI: 10.1037/a0014563.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Rigidity as a predictor of older persons’ aging stereotypes and aging self-perceptions
Levy B. Rigidity as a predictor of older persons’ aging stereotypes and aging self-perceptions. Social Behavior And Personality An International Journal 2008, 36: 559-570. DOI: 10.2224/sbp.2008.36.4.559.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Older Persons' Exclusion From Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk-Reduction Clinical Trials
Levy BR, Ding L, Lakra D, Kosteas J, Niccolai L. Older Persons' Exclusion From Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk-Reduction Clinical Trials. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2007, 34: 541-544. PMID: 17297381, DOI: 10.1097/01.olq.0000253342.75908.05.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Hearing Decline Predicted by Elders' Stereotypes
Levy BR, Slade MD, Gill TM. Hearing Decline Predicted by Elders' Stereotypes. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2006, 61: p82-p87. PMID: 16497958, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/61.2.p82.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Longevity Increased by Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging
Levy BR, Slade MD, Kunkel SR, Kasl SV. Longevity Increased by Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology 2002, 83: 261-270. PMID: 12150226, DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.83.2.261.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Reducing Cardiovascular Stress With Positive Self-Stereotypes of Aging
Levy B, Hausdorff J, Hencke R, Wei J. Reducing Cardiovascular Stress With Positive Self-Stereotypes of Aging. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2000, 55: p205-p213. PMID: 11584877, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/55.4.p205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular stressIndividual beliefsSkin conductanceHeightened cardiovascular responseVerbal challengesBlood pressureStereotypesDiastolic blood pressureSystolic blood pressureDirect stressorsAdverse health outcomesOlder individualsOutcome variablesBeliefsCardiovascular functionCardiovascular responsesHeart rateHealth outcomesElderly personsElderly peopleStressorsParticipantsSame wayIndividualsIntervention
1996
Improving Memory in Old Age Through Implicit Self-Stereotyping
Levy B. Improving Memory in Old Age Through Implicit Self-Stereotyping. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology 1996, 71: 1092-1107. PMID: 8979380, DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.71.6.1092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlder participantsMemory performancePositive stereotypesNegative stereotypesCognitive performanceOlder individualsMemory improvementParticipants' awarenessMemoryStereotypesSecond studyFirst studyParticipantsSignificant interactionIndividualsInterventionOlder ageYoung individualsAwarenessStrong effectImplicitJudgmentsAmerican cultureResearchPerformance