Preparing Silver Linings for a Cloudy Day: The Consequences of Preemptive Benefit Finding

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin ◽

10.1177/01461672211037863 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 014616722110378

Author(s):

Kyla Rankin ◽

Kate Sweeny

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Health Risk ◽

Health Risk Assessment ◽

Positive Emotions ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

Benefit Finding ◽

Bad News ◽

Good News ◽

Waiting Periods

Waiting for important news is stressful. In four studies, we assess the utility of preemptive benefit finding, a coping strategy in which people seek silver linings in bad news before receiving news, for emotional well-being across several waiting periods (waiting for bar exam results, the outcome of political elections, and results of a fictitious health risk assessment). Our findings support the effectiveness of preemptive benefit finding while waiting, such that identifying benefits in bad news while waiting predicts more positive emotions during the wait (Studies 3 and 4) and buffers people against the emotional consequences of bad news by boosting post-news positive emotions (Studies 2–4). Importantly, engaging in preemptive benefit finding does not backfire if a person ultimately receives good news (Studies 1, 3, and 4). We discuss results from a mini meta-analysis and consider implications of our findings for interventions to improve well-being while waiting and after news arrives.

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A global systematic review, meta-analysis and health risk assessment on the quantity of Malathion, Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos in Vegetables

Chemosphere ◽

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129382 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 270 ◽

pp. 129382

Author(s):

Majid Kermani ◽

Mohsen Dowlati ◽

Mitra Gholami ◽

Hamid Reza Sobhi ◽

Ali Azari ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Risk Assessment ◽

Health Risk ◽

Health Risk Assessment ◽

Meta Analysis

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Creating an Age-Friendly Community in Affordable Housing Using a Resident Health Risk Assessment Focused on the 4Ms

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.159 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 49-49

Author(s):

Jennifer DeGennaro ◽

Sherry Pomerantz ◽

Margaret Avallone ◽

Melonie Handberry ◽

Elyse Perweiler

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Health Risk ◽

Health Risk Assessment ◽

Affordable Housing ◽

Risk Function ◽

Well Being ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Care Plan ◽

Care Plans

Abstract The NJGWEP team in partnership with Fair Share Housing/Northgate II (NGII), an affordable housing complex in Camden, NJ, employed an iterative quality improvement process to collaboratively develop a Resident Health Risk Assessment (RHRA) to meet the needs of the housing facility and incorporate the essential elements of the 4Ms framework (Mentation, Medication, Mobility, and What Matters). Using the RHRA, NG II social services staff and Rutgers School of Nursing (RSoN) students were trained to collect health information and administer several evidence-based screening tools (i.e., MiniCog, TUG, PHQ-2). A final element of the RHRA still in development is the documentation process of referral and follow-up based on personalized care plans. Since July 2019, 43 RHRAs have been completed (60% female, mean age 66, age range=43 to 88). Almost all residents (94%) have at least 1 chronic condition (HTN, DM, COPD, CHF), although only 26% have an advance care plan. Most (81%) were screened for future fall risk; function (ADLs/IADLs) was assessed for all (100%). Every resident who was able or did not refuse (88%) was screened for cognitive impairment. Just 7% were taking a high-risk medication (i.e., an opioid or benzodiazepine). The NJGWEP team has initiated an age-friendly community at NGII by providing education on geriatric-focused topics and implementing the 4Ms-focused RHRA to detect issues impacting the resident’s well-being. Establishing a follow-up process to track referrals to available resources will enable NGII to allow residents to age in place with appropriate supports.

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