Optimism and Social Support Predict Healthier Adult Behaviors Despite Socially Disadvantaged Childhoods.
Background: Studies have shown adverse effects of a disadvantaged childhood on adult health-promoting behaviors and related outcomes. Optimism and social support have been linked to greater likelihood of engaging in healthy behavior, but it is unclear whether these positive psychosocial factors may...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 200 - 213 |
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Springer Nature
Apr2020
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