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Positive and negative mood in the elderly: the ZENITH study.

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  • 1School of Psychology/Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. c.mcconville@ulster.ac.uk

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|October 29, 2005
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Older European adults experienced poorer mood quality, with the oldest participants showing notable deficits. This research highlights potential links between aging and emotional well-being, emphasizing the need for further investigation into mood regulation.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Affective Science

Background:

  • Mood quality significantly impacts physical, mental, and social well-being.
  • Aging presents unique challenges to mood regulation.
  • Poor mood is linked to cognitive and health deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the quality of positive and negative affect in an aging European sample.
  • To explore potential associations between age and mood quality.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 387 healthy European participants across different age groups.
  • Mood was measured multiple times daily using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS).
  • Zinc status was assessed but not found to correlate with mood.

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Main Results:

  • Older participants in Rome reported lower positive affect (P < 0.01).
  • Older participants in Grenoble reported higher negative affect (P < 0.05).
  • No significant relationship was found between zinc status and mood quality.

Conclusions:

  • The oldest age groups exhibited poorer mood quality.
  • These mood deficits in older adults may have broader implications for overall well-being.
  • Further research is warranted to understand age-related mood changes.