Publications by authors named "Marijke van Putten"
People of all ages face events that threaten their well-being, but theories of aging posit that older adults will cope better. In a gamble with randomly assigned losses (vs. gains), older adults reported relatively less negative and more positive emotions than younger adults, especially after losses (vs.
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- National policies and health care systems significantly influence community support for individuals with severe mental health issues.
- A comparison of experiences from Denmark, England, and the Netherlands highlights the importance of themes like social inclusion policies, defined responsibilities and services, adequate funding, and integrated care.
- Effective implementation of these themes can help transform ideological support into practical, solid policies that enhance social inclusion for those affected.
Research has by and large shown the negative effects of state orientation, that brooding over past events (i.e., state orientation) leads to more negative emotions and less well-being than quickly getting over past events (i.
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