Understanding daily stress in mid-life adults and their environments

Examining the daily stress of mid-life adults in the built and natural environment

NIH-funded research Trustees of Indiana University · NIH-10749912

This study is looking at how everyday stress affects people in their middle years, especially in different settings like cities or nature, and it’s for adults who want to share their experiences to help understand how things like income and race play a role in their mental and physical health.

Quick facts

Grant typeR21 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionTrustees of Indiana University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Bloomington, United States)
Project IDNIH-10749912 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how mid-life adults experience daily stress in both built and natural environments. Using a mobile app called STRIVE, participants will report their stress levels in real-time, allowing researchers to analyze the impact of different environments on mental health. The study aims to uncover the links between daily stress, cognitive functioning, and physical health outcomes, particularly focusing on how socioeconomic status and race influence these experiences. By gathering data from diverse populations, the research seeks to provide insights into the unique challenges faced by mid-life adults.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mid-life adults aged 21 and older, particularly those living in urban environments with varying socioeconomic conditions.

Not a fit: Patients who are not in the mid-life age range or those who do not experience significant daily stress may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing stress and promoting mental health in mid-life adults.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that ecological momentary assessment can effectively capture real-time stress experiences, indicating potential success for this approach.

Where this research is happening

Bloomington, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions chronic disorderChronic Disease
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