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The relationship between positive psychological characteristics and longer telomeres

10 Sept 2016

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OBJECTIVE: Longer telomeres are associated with better health and longevity. This research investigated the relationship between positive psychological dispositional traits and telomere length. Positive traits examined were typical high positive affect, typical low negative affect, life satisfaction, trait mindfulness, trait emotional intelligence, general self-efficacy and optimism. DESIGN AND MEASURES: One...

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PMID: 27616348
DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2016.1226308

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