Impact of change in psychological resilience on subsequent all-cause and cause-specific mortality in community-dwelling older adults: a nationwide cohort study.

Chi Zhang, Anying Bai, Wenyu Li, Qingqing Wang, Siwei Liu, Miao Miao

The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Psychological resilience, commonly conceptualized as the capacity to rebound or surmount various forms of adversity, reflects the dynamic adaptability to the aging process. This study examines the impact of change in psychological resilience on all-cause and cause-specific mortality in older adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims that changes in psychological resilience can influence all-cause and cause-specific mortality in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores the relationship between psychological factors and longevity, potentially addressing aspects of aging beyond mere symptom management.

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