Perceptions of control and improved psychological, physical, and social functioning in postmenopausal women

Throughout life, social messages about women’s bodies put them at greater risk of specific psychological health conditions than men; yet little is known about what psychological factors can help promote mental health in older women. In this study, we examine how perceptions of control relate to perc...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2020-08, Vol.25 (9), p.1259-1269
Main Authors: Vargas, Emily A, Mahalingam, Ramaswami
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Female
Health disparities
Health Equity
Health promotion
Health status
Humans
Men
Mental Health
Middle Aged
Negative emotions
Older women
Perception
Perceptions
Postmenopausal women
Postmenopause - physiology
Postmenopause - psychology
Psychological aspects
Psychological well being
Social functioning
Social Interaction
Women's Health
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Health disparities
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Health status
Humans
Men
Mental Health
Middle Aged
Negative emotions
Older women
Perception
Perceptions
Postmenopausal women
Postmenopause - physiology
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Psychological aspects
Psychological well being
Social functioning
Social Interaction
Women's Health
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