Derek Isaacowitz in the Press
Do cranky people really die younger than pollyannas?
But if you look at the scientific data, it turns out that most older people are not actually crankier than younger people–it’s just that they don’t play by the same social rules. When you’re younger, being nice and presenting yourself positively can gain people’s good favor down the line, says Derek Isaacowitz, a psychology professor […]
Why older people are often in better mood
Research has shown that older adults display more positive emotions and are quicker to regulate out of negative emotional states than their younger peers. Given the declines in cognitive functioning and physical health that tend to come with age, we might expect that age would be associated with worse moods, not better ones. So what […]
Aging And Happiness: Why People May Be Happier As They Age
“Every age has its happiness and troubles,” famous French uber-centenarian Jeanne Calment once said. And every age, quite literally, looks at happiness and troubles in different ways. For that nugget of wisdom, we can tip our hats to Derek Isaacowitz.
The Colombian
Many seniors are grinning through the golden years
Despite experiencing the death of a spouse, thinning hair and other age-related tribulations, 69-year-old Allen Thayer of Vancouver is generally happier than he was in his younger days.
