Jane L Tavares
Biographic Data
| ID | 9316379 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jane L Tavares |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jane L |
| FAMILY NAME | Tavares |
| SIGNATURE | TAVARES J L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Department of Gerontology, McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts, Boston |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The Effects of Religiosity on Depression Trajectories After Widowhood
This longitudinal study analyzed data from the 2006-2016 waves of the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Trajectories of depression among older adults ≥ 50 years ( N = 1254) were examined over time to explore patterns of depression among those entering widowhood and the potential impact of religiosity on depressive symptoms during various stages of widowhood. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis was used to e…
Stress and inflammation among older adults
Chronic stress weakens the immune system and leads to heightened bodily inflammation, which in turn is linked with serious health conditions. This study examined whether religiosity moderates the relationship between stress and inflammation (measured by C-reactive Protein (CRP)). A sample of 4,734 community-dwelling older adults was drawn from the 2006 wave of the Health and Retirement Study. Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationsh…
Health Benefits Associated With Three Helping Behaviors
The results demonstrated that specific types of prosocial behavior may be beneficial for women and men. However, tests for effect differences showed that gender did not moderate the relationships between these helping behaviors and CVD risk
Social Activities, Incident Cardiovascular Disease, and Mortality
Social activity is a modifiable behavior that may be considered a potential health intervention
The living arrangements of older immigrants from the former Soviet Union
Social Activities, Incident Cardiovascular Disease, and Mortality
Social activity is a modifiable behavior that may be considered a potential health intervention
Health Benefits Associated With Three Helping Behaviors
The results demonstrated that specific types of prosocial behavior may be beneficial for women and men. However, tests for effect differences showed that gender did not moderate the relationships between these helping behaviors and CVD risk
The living arrangements of older immigrants from the former Soviet Union
The living arrangements of older immigrants from the former Soviet Union
Social Activities, Incident Cardiovascular Disease, and Mortality
Social activity is a modifiable behavior that may be considered a potential health intervention
Health Benefits Associated With Three Helping Behaviors
The results demonstrated that specific types of prosocial behavior may be beneficial for women and men. However, tests for effect differences showed that gender did not moderate the relationships between these helping behaviors and CVD risk
Stress and inflammation among older adults
Chronic stress weakens the immune system and leads to heightened bodily inflammation, which in turn is linked with serious health conditions. This study examined whether religiosity moderates the relationship between stress and inflammation (measured by C-reactive Protein (CRP)). A sample of 4,734 community-dwelling older adults was drawn from the 2006 wave of the Health and Retirement Study. Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationsh…
The Effects of Religiosity on Depression Trajectories After Widowhood
This longitudinal study analyzed data from the 2006-2016 waves of the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Trajectories of depression among older adults ≥ 50 years ( N = 1254) were examined over time to explore patterns of depression among those entering widowhood and the potential impact of religiosity on depressive symptoms during various stages of widowhood. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis was used to e…
Medicine (5 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Attendance (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works)