Understanding daily stress in mid-life adults and their environments
Official title: Examining the daily stress of mid-life adults in the built and natural environment
Funded at Trustees of Indiana University · NIH-10749912 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $169,126 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AG077333-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10749912 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are mid-life adults aged 21 and older, particularly those living in urban environments with varying socioeconomic conditions.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jordan, Evan — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Jordan, Evan
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.