Binge drinking youths find getting old a drag
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 09:56
in Psychology & Sociology
Young men who believe that happiness declines with age are more likely to engage in risky health behaviours such as binge drinking. Their misguided negative view of the ageing process may act as a disincentive to behave 'sensibly' and encourage them to make the most of the present in anticipation of 'miserable' old age. These findings by Dr John Garry and Dr Maria Lohan from Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, are published online in Springer's Journal of Happiness Studies...