Midlife Health and Well-being: Alcohol Use, Social Life, and Prevention
Health and Functioning in New Midlife Adults: Understanding the Role of Alcohol Use, Social Environments, and Preventive Intervention over the Life Course
This project looks at how alcohol use, social surroundings, and early interventions affect the health and well-being of people in their 40s and 50s.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11090426 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people in their 40s and 50s face new emotional challenges, physical changes, and stress as they adapt to different life roles. This project wants to understand how these experiences, especially alcohol use, shape health and overall functioning during midlife. We are particularly interested in how these patterns might be different for today's midlife adults, often called Generation X, who have unique life paths. By looking at existing long-term information, we hope to find new ways to help prevent more serious health issues later on.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is relevant to adults in their 40s and 50s, particularly those interested in understanding the long-term effects of alcohol use and social factors on health.
Not a fit: Patients outside the midlife age range or those not concerned with alcohol use and social factors related to health may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better strategies for preventing health problems and promoting well-being for adults in their midlife years.
How similar studies have performed: While midlife health has been studied, this project offers a novel focus on current midlife cohorts (Generation X) and the interplay of physical and mental health with alcohol misuse, building on existing longitudinal data.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Epstein, Marina — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Epstein, Marina
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.