Regret and quality of life across the adult life span: The influence of disengagement and available future goals

Article Abstract:

Two studies were conducted to examine the association between life regrets and indicators of quality of life across the adult life span. The findings demonstrated that older adults perceived reduced opportunities to undo consequences of their regrets and that regret intensity reduced quality of life only among older adults.

Quality of life, Self-control, Self control

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Regret intensity, diurnal cortisol secretion, and physical health in older individuals: Evidence for directional effects and protective factors

Article Abstract:

The possibility of a connection between older persons' experience of intense regret and their multiple health problems and whether engagement in social-cognitive processes helped reduce such regrets leading to better physical health were examined.

Regret, Social cognitive theory

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Visual function and cognitive aging: Differential role of contrast sensitivity in verbal versus spatial tasks

Article Abstract:

The direct-cause hypothesis that cognitive functioning in older adults is affected by sensory decline was tested.

Science & research, Research, Cognition disorders, Cognitive disorders, Sensory disorders

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