Open AccessAge Differences in Reactions to Social Rejection: The Role of Cognitive Resources and Appraisals
Author(s) -
Yanhua Cheng,
Daniel Grühn
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology. series b, psychological sciences and social sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.578
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1758-5368
pISSN - 1079-5014
DOI - 10.1093/geronb/gbu054
Subject(s) - psychology , feeling , cognition , mood , young adult , social rejection , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , social relation , social psychology , psychiatry
Social rejection is a negative social experience individuals of all ages may encounter in everyday life. It is unclear whether social rejection affects older adults more or less than younger adults. This study investigated age differences in reactions following a direct rejection and the moderating effects of cognitive resources and appraisals.