About this Research Topic
Separating emotion from thinking is next to impossible, whether we are talking about life in the real world or experiments carried out in the lab. The impact of emotion on our cognitive world has long fascinated scientists and social scientists alike. Our ability to respond to emotions at different stages of our lives contributes to determining who we are and whom we become. Within the context of aging, our emotional responses influence how we make the necessary adjustments required as we age. In this sense, our ability to regulate our emotions affects our overall sense of well-being.
This issue will explore the impact of emotion regulation on the mental health of older adults. Poor emotion regulation is linked to several health and mental health conditions, such as the development of mood disorders. This interplay between physical and mental health is crucial when considering the quality of life of older adults. Emotional reactions tend to be more significant to events that are high in terms of personal relevance. With a growing expectation to lead a long and healthy life, emotional resilience is of paramount importance. For those faced with a future of worsening health, a better understanding of how people respond emotionally can help us develop ways to mitigate the distress experienced. All of this needs to be understood from the perspective of different cultures.
We will welcome submissions covering a range of topics exploring the impact of emotion regulation on the mental health of older adults, with a particular focus on the daily life for typically-aging older adults and those with mental health conditions (such as dementia) from diverse backgrounds.
We are interested in the following types of submission: Case Report, Clinical Trial, Community Case Study, Hypothesis and Theory, Methods, Mini Review, Opinion, Original Research, Perspective, Registered Report, Systematic Review, Conceptual Analysis.
This issue will explore the impact of emotion regulation on the mental health of older adults. Poor emotion regulation is linked to several health and mental health conditions, such as the development of mood disorders. This interplay between physical and mental health is crucial when considering the quality of life of older adults. Emotional reactions tend to be more significant to events that are high in terms of personal relevance. With a growing expectation to lead a long and healthy life, emotional resilience is of paramount importance. For those faced with a future of worsening health, a better understanding of how people respond emotionally can help us develop ways to mitigate the distress experienced. All of this needs to be understood from the perspective of different cultures.
We will welcome submissions covering a range of topics exploring the impact of emotion regulation on the mental health of older adults, with a particular focus on the daily life for typically-aging older adults and those with mental health conditions (such as dementia) from diverse backgrounds.
We are interested in the following types of submission: Case Report, Clinical Trial, Community Case Study, Hypothesis and Theory, Methods, Mini Review, Opinion, Original Research, Perspective, Registered Report, Systematic Review, Conceptual Analysis.
Keywords: Emotion Regulation, Mental Health, Older Adults, Metacognition, Mood, Resilience, Well-being
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