Age Differences in Emotional Well-Being Vary by Temporal Recall

Discussion:
Taking into account how emotion reports differ based on method provides a more realistic picture of emotional experience in adulthood. Findings suggest that age differences in emotional experiences vary based on whether questions ask about short versus longer time periods. Age advantages are most pronounced when people recall emotions across increasingly longer periods of time.

Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - August 11, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Charles, S. T., Piazza, J. R., Mogle, J. A., Urban, E. J., Sliwinski, M. J., Almeida, D. M. Tags: Original Research Report Source Type: research