E Cohn-Schwartz
Biographic Data
| ID | 57465 |
|---|---|
| NAME | E Cohn-Schwartz |
| GIVEN NAMES | E |
| FAMILY NAME | Cohn-Schwartz |
| SIGNATURE | COHN-SCHWARTZ E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ben-Gurion University of the Negev |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9623-1820 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 29 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 42 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 29 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Exploring gender disparities in cognitive performance in later life
This study advances cross-national research on gender and cognitive aging by introducing an index to identify individuals at risk of low cognitive performance, based on standardized tests of recall and verbal fluency. It examines gender disparities across welfare regimes, highlighting social integration, measured by a comprehensive index of close and extended social ties and activities, as a key modifiable factor. Using Wave 9 of the Survey of He…
Structural re-examination and cross-cultural validation of the Attitudes Towards Older Adults Using Technology (Atoaut) scale
Digital ageism, conceptualized as implicit or explicit stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against older adults in relation to digital technologies, has gained attention in recent years alongside vast technological developments. Nevertheless, there is currently a lack of strong psychometric support for measuring (digital) ageism and limited cross-cultural validation in this field. This study evaluates the psychometric properties and valid…
When Parents Grieve
Widowhood often leads to increased depressive symptoms, yet the gendered role of adult-child support in moderating these consequences is understudied. We used eight waves of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe and fixed-effects panel regression to assess how three forms of support from adult children – contact frequency, instrumental support, and geographic proximity – affect depressive symptoms in 2,600 widowed women and 896 wi…
Gender Disparities in the Mental Health of Gay and Lesbian Adults in Later Life
Introduction Gender disparities in mental health among older adults from sexual minorities remain underexplored. This study investigates how stigma related to age and sexual orientation, both enacted by others and internalized, is associated with mental health outcomes among lesbian and gay adults aged 50 and older. Methods The study examined 411 adults aged 50 + (range 50–85) from Israel who self-identify as lesbian women or gay men, via online …
Views of aging and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among older adult war veterans in the context of renewed war
Present findings suggest that exposure to current trauma of war among older adult war veterans might uniquely shape the long-term trajectories of their VoA and PTSD symptoms, while contradicting the previously found PTSD symptoms-VoA directionality
Introducing the Social Integration Index for Older Europeans
Sexual Orientation and Internalized Homophobia of Middle Aged and Older Gay and Lesbian Adults
Objectives Research is needed about the role of families in relation to issues faced by middle-aged and older gay and lesbian adults, such as internalized homophobia and families of choice. This study examines how families of choice and families of origin shape experiences of internalized homophobia in midlife and older gay and lesbian adults, a population uniquely affected by the cumulative effects of societal stigma over the life course. Method…
From loss to closer bonds
Having a pregnancy end without a live baby can result in mixed effects to the relationship with one's living children, but this has mostly been examined in the first years after the loss. Research is needed to understand the implications for relationships in later life. Thus, the current study examined whether losing a pregnancy was associated with the relationship with one's adult children. The study used data from the Survey of Health and Retir…
From attitudes to social networks
The Associations of Loneliness and Social Support with Cognitive Impairment among Middle-Aged and Older Individuals with Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with significant morbidity and mortality and it is associated with poor cognitive performance in later life. This study seeks to determine the relationship between social support and cognitive function among participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We used data from the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study, including participants with T2DM aged 45 and older (n = 4…
Contact With Older Adults Is Related to Positive Age Stereotypes and Self-Views of Aging
Having interactions with other older adults may help favorably shape how younger adults and particularly older adults view their own aging, especially in relation to friends and leisure activities. From the perspective of older adults, having regular contacts with other older adults may increase the heterogeneity of exposure to different aging experiences, thus encouraging the formation of more differentiated stereotypes of older people and of th…
Reciprocal Effects of Marital Idealization and Marital Satisfaction Between Long-Wed Spouses Over Time
Marital idealization is defined as an interpersonal mode of self-deception whereby husbands and wives convey an exceedingly positive portrayal of their spouse and relationship (e.g., “My spouse has never made me angry”). For the Marriage and Health Study, we obtained responses from 119 long-wed couples at baseline, 1- and 2-years later ( M = 34 years married). We first computed and compared contemporaneous actor-partner interdependence models (AP…
Social Support and Symptoms of Depression in Late Life
Social support functions as an effective buffer against depression, especially among older adults with limited social networks. For the current study, we examined longitudinal bidirectional associations between social support and depression among those 75+ years of age. We recruited and followed a sample of Israeli adults 75+ years of age (N = 824; M = 80.84; range 75-96 years). Structured interviews were conducted in the homes of participants at…
Perceptions of societal ageism and declines in subjective memory during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The cognitive health of older adults since the COVID‐19 pandemic onset is unclear, as is the potential impact of pandemic‐associated societal ageism on perceived cognition. We investigated associations between perceptions of societal ageism and changes in subjective memory over a 10‐month period during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We collected longitudinal data from monthly online questionnaires in the nationwide COVID‐19 Coping Study of US adults aged…
The reciprocal temporal associations between subjective age and social relations in adult day care centers over a one-year period
Objectives: The present study evaluated the reciprocal temporal associations between one’s subjective age (or felt age) and one’s social relations in the adult day care center (ADCC) over two waves of data collection, spread about 1 year apart. Method: Participants from four ADCCs in Israel were approached in 2017 and repeatedly, in 2018 ( N = 224 in Wave 1 and N = 259 in Wave 2). The ADCC social network included both outgoing ties of familiar re…
Teaching and Practicing Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness Skills in a Web-Based Platform among Older Adults through the Covid-19 Pandemic
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an acceleration in the development of web-based interventions to alleviate related mental health impacts. The current study explored the effects of a short-term digital group intervention aimed at providing cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools and skills to reduce loneliness and depression and to increase social support among older adults in Israel. This pilot randomized controlled trial incl…
Scoping Review on Ageism against Younger Populations
Systematic efforts have been carried out to study ageism against older populations. Less is known about ageism against younger populations, including how it is defined, how it manifests, its effects, and how it can be addressed. A scoping review was conducted aimed at identifying available evidence on these topics. A comprehensive search strategy was used across thirteen databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL. Records were screened by tw…
Physical distancing is related to fewer electronic and in-person contacts and to increased loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic among older Europeans
The Relationship Between Perceived Age Discrimination in the Healthcare System and Health
This study adds to the literature as it examines comprehensive mechanisms to account for the path between perceived age discrimination and health status. Our findings point to the unique aspects associated with perceived age discrimination, which potentially make older people more susceptible to its negative effects
The coronavirus pandemic and Holocaust survivors in Israel
Holocaust survivors in Israel and abroad appear to be especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because of their early life history, advanced age, and associated health conditions. And although some survivors may experience retraumatization because of the pandemic, others appear to be especially resilient. We encourage a strength-based approach when working with survivors to foster resilience and effective coping in this uncertain time. (PsycInfo Databas…
Self-Perceptions of Aging and Everyday ICT Engagement
These findings encourage researchers and policymakers to put further emphasis on the empowerment of older individuals in their EICT engagement. Interventions that promote lifelong learning and age-friendly environments can enhance a more positive aging experience
Exploring the Reciprocal Associations of Perceptions of Aging and Social Involvement
The results suggest that having positive expectations regarding one's aging might encourage adults to maintain a more engaged and socially productive lifestyle. In addition, informal social involvement, characterized by the provision of advice and support to others, is beneficial for experiencing the aging process more positively
Societal Views of Older Adults as Vulnerable and a Burden to Society During the Covid-19 Outbreak
The daily lives of older adults can impact their perceptions of societal ageism during the COVID-19 outbreak
Longitudinal Dyadic Effects of Aging Self-Perceptions on Health
Older couples can influence each other's health indirectly, by affecting each other's SPA. This indicates that adults' SPA are interconnected, and thus, the entire couple-unit should be targeted to enhance positive SPA
Inclusion of Older Adults in the Research and Design of Digital Technology
Digital technology holds a promise to improve older adults' well-being and promote ageing in place. However, there seems to be a discrepancy between digital technologies that are developed and what older adults actually want and need. Ageing is stereotypically framed as a problem needed to be fixed, and older adults are considered to be frail and incompetent. Not surprisingly, many of the technologies developed for the use of older adults focus o…
Societal Views of Older Adults as Vulnerable and a Burden to Society During the Covid-19 Outbreak
The daily lives of older adults can impact their perceptions of societal ageism during the COVID-19 outbreak
Perceptions of societal ageism and declines in subjective memory during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The cognitive health of older adults since the COVID‐19 pandemic onset is unclear, as is the potential impact of pandemic‐associated societal ageism on perceived cognition. We investigated associations between perceptions of societal ageism and changes in subjective memory over a 10‐month period during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We collected longitudinal data from monthly online questionnaires in the nationwide COVID‐19 Coping Study of US adults aged…
Exploring the Reciprocal Associations of Perceptions of Aging and Social Involvement
The results suggest that having positive expectations regarding one's aging might encourage adults to maintain a more engaged and socially productive lifestyle. In addition, informal social involvement, characterized by the provision of advice and support to others, is beneficial for experiencing the aging process more positively
The Reciprocal Relationship Between Social Connectedness and Mental Health Among Older European Adults
The results of this study demonstrate the dynamic inter-relationship of social networks and mental health. It highlights the need to take into account both directions of influence when studying the impact of social relationships on mental health
Self-Perceptions of Aging and Everyday ICT Engagement
These findings encourage researchers and policymakers to put further emphasis on the empowerment of older individuals in their EICT engagement. Interventions that promote lifelong learning and age-friendly environments can enhance a more positive aging experience
Longitudinal Dyadic Effects of Aging Self-Perceptions on Health
Older couples can influence each other's health indirectly, by affecting each other's SPA. This indicates that adults' SPA are interconnected, and thus, the entire couple-unit should be targeted to enhance positive SPA
I did not know there was another life”
The Mothers Unit is a reunification and treatment programme in a welfare emergency centre in Israel. The unit is the only one in Israel offering joint residence for mothers at risk of abusing or neglecting their children. The unit provides an alternative to out‐of‐home care for young children suffering from maltreatment in order to enable them and their mothers to return to the community together at the end of the treatment. The current qualitati…
Child involvement in treatment planning and assessment in Israel
What can facilitate at‐risk children's involvement in treatment planning and assessment? We examine this question by investigating the perceptions, attitudes, and characteristics of Israeli social workers. We examine whether their seniority, views on the importance of children's participation, and their attitudes toward parents are related to their report of at‐risk children's involvement in treatment planning and placement decisions. At‐risk chi…
Sexual Orientation and Internalized Homophobia of Middle Aged and Older Gay and Lesbian Adults
Objectives Research is needed about the role of families in relation to issues faced by middle-aged and older gay and lesbian adults, such as internalized homophobia and families of choice. This study examines how families of choice and families of origin shape experiences of internalized homophobia in midlife and older gay and lesbian adults, a population uniquely affected by the cumulative effects of societal stigma over the life course. Method…
From loss to closer bonds
Having a pregnancy end without a live baby can result in mixed effects to the relationship with one's living children, but this has mostly been examined in the first years after the loss. Research is needed to understand the implications for relationships in later life. Thus, the current study examined whether losing a pregnancy was associated with the relationship with one's adult children. The study used data from the Survey of Health and Retir…
Religiosity and well-being among older Jewish Israelis
This study examined the correlates of religiosity among Jewish Israelis aged 50 and older. Based on the second wave of Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, the findings show that almost half the Jewish respondents never pray and that, on average, prayer frequency is lower among Jewish Israelis than it is among most of their European counterparts. Multivariate logistic analyses revealed that those who pray more often have more health…
Child involvement in treatment planning and assessment in Israel
What can facilitate at‐risk children's involvement in treatment planning and assessment? We examine this question by investigating the perceptions, attitudes, and characteristics of Israeli social workers. We examine whether their seniority, views on the importance of children's participation, and their attitudes toward parents are related to their report of at‐risk children's involvement in treatment planning and placement decisions. At‐risk chi…
I did not know there was another life”
The Mothers Unit is a reunification and treatment programme in a welfare emergency centre in Israel. The unit is the only one in Israel offering joint residence for mothers at risk of abusing or neglecting their children. The unit provides an alternative to out‐of‐home care for young children suffering from maltreatment in order to enable them and their mothers to return to the community together at the end of the treatment. The current qualitati…
The Reciprocal Relationship Between Social Connectedness and Mental Health Among Older European Adults
The results of this study demonstrate the dynamic inter-relationship of social networks and mental health. It highlights the need to take into account both directions of influence when studying the impact of social relationships on mental health
Inclusion of Older Adults in the Research and Design of Digital Technology
Digital technology holds a promise to improve older adults' well-being and promote ageing in place. However, there seems to be a discrepancy between digital technologies that are developed and what older adults actually want and need. Ageing is stereotypically framed as a problem needed to be fixed, and older adults are considered to be frail and incompetent. Not surprisingly, many of the technologies developed for the use of older adults focus o…
The coronavirus pandemic and Holocaust survivors in Israel
Holocaust survivors in Israel and abroad appear to be especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because of their early life history, advanced age, and associated health conditions. And although some survivors may experience retraumatization because of the pandemic, others appear to be especially resilient. We encourage a strength-based approach when working with survivors to foster resilience and effective coping in this uncertain time. (PsycInfo Databas…
Self-Perceptions of Aging and Everyday ICT Engagement
These findings encourage researchers and policymakers to put further emphasis on the empowerment of older individuals in their EICT engagement. Interventions that promote lifelong learning and age-friendly environments can enhance a more positive aging experience
Exploring the Reciprocal Associations of Perceptions of Aging and Social Involvement
The results suggest that having positive expectations regarding one's aging might encourage adults to maintain a more engaged and socially productive lifestyle. In addition, informal social involvement, characterized by the provision of advice and support to others, is beneficial for experiencing the aging process more positively
Societal Views of Older Adults as Vulnerable and a Burden to Society During the Covid-19 Outbreak
The daily lives of older adults can impact their perceptions of societal ageism during the COVID-19 outbreak
Longitudinal Dyadic Effects of Aging Self-Perceptions on Health
Older couples can influence each other's health indirectly, by affecting each other's SPA. This indicates that adults' SPA are interconnected, and thus, the entire couple-unit should be targeted to enhance positive SPA
The reciprocal temporal associations between subjective age and social relations in adult day care centers over a one-year period
Objectives: The present study evaluated the reciprocal temporal associations between one’s subjective age (or felt age) and one’s social relations in the adult day care center (ADCC) over two waves of data collection, spread about 1 year apart. Method: Participants from four ADCCs in Israel were approached in 2017 and repeatedly, in 2018 ( N = 224 in Wave 1 and N = 259 in Wave 2). The ADCC social network included both outgoing ties of familiar re…
Teaching and Practicing Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness Skills in a Web-Based Platform among Older Adults through the Covid-19 Pandemic
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an acceleration in the development of web-based interventions to alleviate related mental health impacts. The current study explored the effects of a short-term digital group intervention aimed at providing cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools and skills to reduce loneliness and depression and to increase social support among older adults in Israel. This pilot randomized controlled trial incl…
Scoping Review on Ageism against Younger Populations
Systematic efforts have been carried out to study ageism against older populations. Less is known about ageism against younger populations, including how it is defined, how it manifests, its effects, and how it can be addressed. A scoping review was conducted aimed at identifying available evidence on these topics. A comprehensive search strategy was used across thirteen databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL. Records were screened by tw…
Physical distancing is related to fewer electronic and in-person contacts and to increased loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic among older Europeans
The Relationship Between Perceived Age Discrimination in the Healthcare System and Health
This study adds to the literature as it examines comprehensive mechanisms to account for the path between perceived age discrimination and health status. Our findings point to the unique aspects associated with perceived age discrimination, which potentially make older people more susceptible to its negative effects
Reciprocal Effects of Marital Idealization and Marital Satisfaction Between Long-Wed Spouses Over Time
Marital idealization is defined as an interpersonal mode of self-deception whereby husbands and wives convey an exceedingly positive portrayal of their spouse and relationship (e.g., “My spouse has never made me angry”). For the Marriage and Health Study, we obtained responses from 119 long-wed couples at baseline, 1- and 2-years later ( M = 34 years married). We first computed and compared contemporaneous actor-partner interdependence models (AP…
Social Support and Symptoms of Depression in Late Life
Social support functions as an effective buffer against depression, especially among older adults with limited social networks. For the current study, we examined longitudinal bidirectional associations between social support and depression among those 75+ years of age. We recruited and followed a sample of Israeli adults 75+ years of age (N = 824; M = 80.84; range 75-96 years). Structured interviews were conducted in the homes of participants at…
Perceptions of societal ageism and declines in subjective memory during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The cognitive health of older adults since the COVID‐19 pandemic onset is unclear, as is the potential impact of pandemic‐associated societal ageism on perceived cognition. We investigated associations between perceptions of societal ageism and changes in subjective memory over a 10‐month period during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We collected longitudinal data from monthly online questionnaires in the nationwide COVID‐19 Coping Study of US adults aged…
The Associations of Loneliness and Social Support with Cognitive Impairment among Middle-Aged and Older Individuals with Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with significant morbidity and mortality and it is associated with poor cognitive performance in later life. This study seeks to determine the relationship between social support and cognitive function among participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We used data from the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study, including participants with T2DM aged 45 and older (n = 4…
Contact With Older Adults Is Related to Positive Age Stereotypes and Self-Views of Aging
Having interactions with other older adults may help favorably shape how younger adults and particularly older adults view their own aging, especially in relation to friends and leisure activities. From the perspective of older adults, having regular contacts with other older adults may increase the heterogeneity of exposure to different aging experiences, thus encouraging the formation of more differentiated stereotypes of older people and of th…
From attitudes to social networks
When Parents Grieve
Widowhood often leads to increased depressive symptoms, yet the gendered role of adult-child support in moderating these consequences is understudied. We used eight waves of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe and fixed-effects panel regression to assess how three forms of support from adult children – contact frequency, instrumental support, and geographic proximity – affect depressive symptoms in 2,600 widowed women and 896 wi…
Gender Disparities in the Mental Health of Gay and Lesbian Adults in Later Life
Introduction Gender disparities in mental health among older adults from sexual minorities remain underexplored. This study investigates how stigma related to age and sexual orientation, both enacted by others and internalized, is associated with mental health outcomes among lesbian and gay adults aged 50 and older. Methods The study examined 411 adults aged 50 + (range 50–85) from Israel who self-identify as lesbian women or gay men, via online …
Views of aging and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among older adult war veterans in the context of renewed war
Present findings suggest that exposure to current trauma of war among older adult war veterans might uniquely shape the long-term trajectories of their VoA and PTSD symptoms, while contradicting the previously found PTSD symptoms-VoA directionality
Introducing the Social Integration Index for Older Europeans
Psychology (25 works) · Medicine (19 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (16 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (15 works) · Gerontology (15 works) · Psychiatry (11 works) · Developmental psychology (10 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Perception (7 works)