Presented By: Department of Psychology
Clinical Science Brown Bag: Self-regulation forecasts physical health and preparedness for old age
Leah Richmond-Rakerd, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Abstract:
The ability to regulate one’s own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in early life sets the stage for many positive outcomes in later life, including longevity. In this talk, I will show that self-regulation also predicts how well people age. Leveraging longitudinal and nationwide-register data from two studies, I will (1) demonstrate how self-regulation in early life is linked to the pace of aging and aging preparedness in midlife, and (2) characterize the implications of self-regulation for population lifespan and healthspan.
The ability to regulate one’s own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in early life sets the stage for many positive outcomes in later life, including longevity. In this talk, I will show that self-regulation also predicts how well people age. Leveraging longitudinal and nationwide-register data from two studies, I will (1) demonstrate how self-regulation in early life is linked to the pace of aging and aging preparedness in midlife, and (2) characterize the implications of self-regulation for population lifespan and healthspan.
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