Rowan CHASE Lab
@rowanchaselab.bsky.social
Clinical Health And Social Experiences (CHASE) research group at Rowan University, directed by Dr. Dani Arigo. Follow us for all things #HealthPsychology.
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Re-sharing some of our recent research findings, now with our BlueSky community! What makes social comparison "good"/"bad" for immediate emotions? Ecological momentary assessment among women w/risk for heart disease🙋♀️🤓
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Summary: rb.gy/tje1r5
A recent study concludes physical activity improves sleeping quality, and enhances cognitive abilities for older adult population.👵👴 Exercising interventions could be a safe, accessible, and a non-pharmacological effective treatment for enhancement of sleep. 😴 tinyurl.com/mu7abuye
Frontiers | The effectiveness of exercise interventions in the improvement of sleep in older adult people: a meta-analysis
BackgroundSleep problems are prevalent among the older adult population, with a significant impact on their health and overall well-being. Several randomized...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A recent study concludes physical activity improves sleeping quality, and enhances cognitive abilities for older adult population.👵👴 Exercising interventions could be a safe, accessible, and a non-pharmacological effective treatment for enhancement of sleep. 😴 tinyurl.com/mu7abuye
Always a great day when we can share new research findings! Is "nomophobia" associated with college students' physical health once general anxiety is accounted for? And what is the role of social comparison orientation? #DigitalHealth🤓
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Full paper: tinyurl.com/bdeefyr2
Summary: tinyurl.com/k5r6ep84
November 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Always a great day when we can share new research findings! Is "nomophobia" associated with college students' physical health once general anxiety is accounted for? And what is the role of social comparison orientation? #DigitalHealth🤓
Full paper: tinyurl.com/bdeefyr2
Summary: tinyurl.com/k5r6ep84
Full paper: tinyurl.com/bdeefyr2
Summary: tinyurl.com/k5r6ep84
Is TikTok the new source for health information in Women?⏱️🎶 A survey concluded that many women aged 18-29 obtain #healthinformation from TikTok both intentionally and unintentionally. Research suggest health professionals using TikTok as a platform for dissemination. 🩺 tinyurl.com/4xm7x7b5
TikTok as a Source of Health Information and Misinformation for Young Women in the United States: Survey Study
Background: TikTok is one of the most-used and fastest-growing social media platforms in the world, and recent reports indicate that it has become an increasingly popular source of news and informatio...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Is TikTok the new source for health information in Women?⏱️🎶 A survey concluded that many women aged 18-29 obtain #healthinformation from TikTok both intentionally and unintentionally. Research suggest health professionals using TikTok as a platform for dissemination. 🩺 tinyurl.com/4xm7x7b5
We are seeking women ages 18-65 to participate in a new study! We’re interested in knowing more about women’s health experiences, a focus in women’s reproductive health (perimenopause to menopause).
Complete survey & enter a raffle to win one of five $20 virtual gift cards: tinyurl.com/2p5c4zuc
Complete survey & enter a raffle to win one of five $20 virtual gift cards: tinyurl.com/2p5c4zuc
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We are seeking women ages 18-65 to participate in a new study! We’re interested in knowing more about women’s health experiences, a focus in women’s reproductive health (perimenopause to menopause).
Complete survey & enter a raffle to win one of five $20 virtual gift cards: tinyurl.com/2p5c4zuc
Complete survey & enter a raffle to win one of five $20 virtual gift cards: tinyurl.com/2p5c4zuc
New edition of Meet @rowanchaselab.bsky.social is up on our website! Meet undergraduate research assistant Isis, who brings her passion for #publichealth and #womenshealth research to our team! 🌿 Learn more about her experiences, goals, and interests: tinyurl.com/2z4vr5jm
Meet @RowanCHASELab: Interview with Research Assistant Isis Bolden
Isis is an undergraduate research assistant who started with the CHASE Lab in Fall 2025. She was interviewed by Isabelle Kerr, who is a post-baccalaureate research assistant with the CHASE Lab. Row…
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November 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
New edition of Meet @rowanchaselab.bsky.social is up on our website! Meet undergraduate research assistant Isis, who brings her passion for #publichealth and #womenshealth research to our team! 🌿 Learn more about her experiences, goals, and interests: tinyurl.com/2z4vr5jm
A 2020 article does a deep dive into the development of #Midlife. After dismantling the many #Misconceptions of midlife with empirical research 😒, the paper focuses on discussing the opportunities and challenges that come with this time of life.🤔 Check it out: tinyurl.com/2yzjhb6y
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October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A 2020 article does a deep dive into the development of #Midlife. After dismantling the many #Misconceptions of midlife with empirical research 😒, the paper focuses on discussing the opportunities and challenges that come with this time of life.🤔 Check it out: tinyurl.com/2yzjhb6y
Happy Halloween🎃! Today is also the last day of #Menopause Awareness Month. Here is a list of some more great online and mobile resources to support you through this transition⬇️ #DigitalHealth #WomensHealth
(As always, check with your medical provider before putting any health advice into action.)
(As always, check with your medical provider before putting any health advice into action.)
October 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Happy Halloween🎃! Today is also the last day of #Menopause Awareness Month. Here is a list of some more great online and mobile resources to support you through this transition⬇️ #DigitalHealth #WomensHealth
(As always, check with your medical provider before putting any health advice into action.)
(As always, check with your medical provider before putting any health advice into action.)
Did you know that caregiving👩👦 is positively associated with cognitive abilities like better episodic memory scores; which is associated with lowering chances of Alzheimer's disease, and mild cognitive impairment due to talks like decision making and sense of purpose. tinyurl.com/yt4z3wty
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October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Did you know that caregiving👩👦 is positively associated with cognitive abilities like better episodic memory scores; which is associated with lowering chances of Alzheimer's disease, and mild cognitive impairment due to talks like decision making and sense of purpose. tinyurl.com/yt4z3wty
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🚨Attn #AcademicSky! @rowanchaselab.bsky.social & I are accepting applications to join us through Rowan’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. Please share with strong applicants & encourage them to attend our open house 11/3 🔽: email clinicalpsych@rowan.edu to register. App fee waived for attendees!
October 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
🚨Attn #AcademicSky! @rowanchaselab.bsky.social & I are accepting applications to join us through Rowan’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. Please share with strong applicants & encourage them to attend our open house 11/3 🔽: email clinicalpsych@rowan.edu to register. App fee waived for attendees!
The weight of #PhysicalActivity (PA) on #WomensHealth is undeniable.👩🏻🤝👩🏽 This study compares PA levels in women ages 30-45 using both pedometers (step counters) & self-reported measures. 💪 The inaccuracies found in self-reported systems accent the need for PA interventions. tinyurl.com/5t4ntww8
Comparison of two methods of measuring physical activity and its related components among middle age women: Pedometer versus self-report
Introduction Physical activity is essential for health maintenance across various dimensions; however, sedentary behavior remains widespread in numerous societies. Notably, women often exhibit higher ...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The weight of #PhysicalActivity (PA) on #WomensHealth is undeniable.👩🏻🤝👩🏽 This study compares PA levels in women ages 30-45 using both pedometers (step counters) & self-reported measures. 💪 The inaccuracies found in self-reported systems accent the need for PA interventions. tinyurl.com/5t4ntww8
A #LongitudinalSurvey of #MidlifeWomen provides insight into the burden of #Caregiving on #WorkingWomen. Results from a longitudinal survey observe that working women who begin caregiving 5+ hours/week are significantly more inclined to leave or change jobs! tinyurl.com/4359hfa3 💼🤱
Parental Caregiving and Employment among Midlife Women in Japan - Saeko Kikuzawa, Ryotaro Uemura, 2021
In this paper, we examine how parental caregiving affects women’s employment in Japan. Drawing on the 2005–2014 Longitudinal Survey of Middle-Aged and Elderly P...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A #LongitudinalSurvey of #MidlifeWomen provides insight into the burden of #Caregiving on #WorkingWomen. Results from a longitudinal survey observe that working women who begin caregiving 5+ hours/week are significantly more inclined to leave or change jobs! tinyurl.com/4359hfa3 💼🤱
Social comparison due to social media🤳 is associated with later disordered eating thoughts like #restriction/ exercise. Researchers suggest individuals compare their own eating patterns to others✍️ and draw conclusions from comparisons about their eating consumption.🤔 tinyurl.com/2p9zfjmy
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October 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Social comparison due to social media🤳 is associated with later disordered eating thoughts like #restriction/ exercise. Researchers suggest individuals compare their own eating patterns to others✍️ and draw conclusions from comparisons about their eating consumption.🤔 tinyurl.com/2p9zfjmy
It's the last Monday of #Menopause Awareness Month!
Did you know that there are many places to find menopause support on #Facebook? Check out our list of Facebook groups, pages, and other resources ⬇️ and follow our Project WHADE Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ProjectWhade).
#WomensHealth 🤓
Did you know that there are many places to find menopause support on #Facebook? Check out our list of Facebook groups, pages, and other resources ⬇️ and follow our Project WHADE Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ProjectWhade).
#WomensHealth 🤓
October 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
It's the last Monday of #Menopause Awareness Month!
Did you know that there are many places to find menopause support on #Facebook? Check out our list of Facebook groups, pages, and other resources ⬇️ and follow our Project WHADE Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ProjectWhade).
#WomensHealth 🤓
Did you know that there are many places to find menopause support on #Facebook? Check out our list of Facebook groups, pages, and other resources ⬇️ and follow our Project WHADE Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ProjectWhade).
#WomensHealth 🤓
There are many impactful factors to consider when adressing #LifeSatisfaction. In a study of 422 women between the ages of 31 and 77 years, we find that factors of #Friendship network size and #SubjectiveAge can be quite influential. Check it out! tinyurl.com/y54cb3ww 🫂☺️
Friendships, Subjective Age, and Life Satisfaction of Women in Midlife
The authors conducted a study of 422 women, ages 31 to 77 years, to explore the relationships among friendship networks, subjective age, and life satisfaction. Friendship network size was related to ....
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October 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
There are many impactful factors to consider when adressing #LifeSatisfaction. In a study of 422 women between the ages of 31 and 77 years, we find that factors of #Friendship network size and #SubjectiveAge can be quite influential. Check it out! tinyurl.com/y54cb3ww 🫂☺️
How do attitude toward menopause effect #bodyimage. 🧍🏻♀️ Research shows that women with negative attitudes towards #menopause had higher levels of depression,😓 and women with positive attitudes towards menopause had higher positive body image scores. 🪞 Read more: tinyurl.com/2k3ka3tr
Attitudes towards menopause and depression, body image of women during menopause
Menopause is an important and normal developmental process in a woman’s life. During menopause women experience physical, psychological and social cha…
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October 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
How do attitude toward menopause effect #bodyimage. 🧍🏻♀️ Research shows that women with negative attitudes towards #menopause had higher levels of depression,😓 and women with positive attitudes towards menopause had higher positive body image scores. 🪞 Read more: tinyurl.com/2k3ka3tr
The 2024 International Menopause Society Conference held space for a lecture that aids in our grasp of how influential #SymptomSeverity & prevalence, and workplace, personal, and psychosocial factors, can be on women's ability to cope with their #MenopausalExperience. tinyurl.com/zn7t27mz 🩸🤕
Menopause, women and the workplace
This invited review is a synthesis of a plenary lecture presented at International Menopause Society Conference in Melbourne 2024. The focus was to set the historic context within which research ab...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The 2024 International Menopause Society Conference held space for a lecture that aids in our grasp of how influential #SymptomSeverity & prevalence, and workplace, personal, and psychosocial factors, can be on women's ability to cope with their #MenopausalExperience. tinyurl.com/zn7t27mz 🩸🤕
We already know that many #Women make use of mobile apps for various menopausal reasons.📱This study examines the experience of perimenopausal and menopausal Greek women aged 40-69 in hopes of informing a culturally responsive #MobileApplication. tinyurl.com/yvyad272 🩸👩🏻🤝👩🏽
Exploring Knowledge and Perceptions of Menopause Among Peri-Menopausal Women in Greece: Insights into the Role of Mobile Applications in Menopausal Management
Menopause marks a natural phase in a woman's life and affects a significant portion of Greek women aged 40-69 and beyond. With increasing digitization, mobile health apps are transforming healthcare d...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We already know that many #Women make use of mobile apps for various menopausal reasons.📱This study examines the experience of perimenopausal and menopausal Greek women aged 40-69 in hopes of informing a culturally responsive #MobileApplication. tinyurl.com/yvyad272 🩸👩🏻🤝👩🏽
October is #Menopause Awareness Month! Did you know there are many ways to access menopause information & support through apps? Many of these feature videos & messaging between users. (Always check with the information with reliable sources & consult your medical provider.) #WomensHealth #mHealth
October 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
October is #Menopause Awareness Month! Did you know there are many ways to access menopause information & support through apps? Many of these feature videos & messaging between users. (Always check with the information with reliable sources & consult your medical provider.) #WomensHealth #mHealth
How can #physicalactivity improve mental health? Physical activity alters the neurochemistry of the brain by improving levels of serotonin, endorphins, dopamine, and their function- working as natural treatment for #depression🧠 Learn more about mental health + exercising here: tinyurl.com/4nbp6bn5
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October 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
How can #physicalactivity improve mental health? Physical activity alters the neurochemistry of the brain by improving levels of serotonin, endorphins, dopamine, and their function- working as natural treatment for #depression🧠 Learn more about mental health + exercising here: tinyurl.com/4nbp6bn5
Researchers examined intrinsic and extrinsic motivation correlates w/ PA, focusing on gender differences. They found men had higher PA levels and were motivated more by extrinsic factors (e.g., shame) while women had higher intrinsic motivation to exercise but exercised less! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏻♂️ tinyurl.com/9jzpr2mb
The Relationship Between Motivation for Physical Activity, Physical Activity Level, and Body Mass Index for University Students
The object of the study was to identify the relationship between the motivation for physical activity, the physical activity index (PAI), and the body mass index (BMI) for a sample of university stude...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Researchers examined intrinsic and extrinsic motivation correlates w/ PA, focusing on gender differences. They found men had higher PA levels and were motivated more by extrinsic factors (e.g., shame) while women had higher intrinsic motivation to exercise but exercised less! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏻♂️ tinyurl.com/9jzpr2mb
A cross-sectional study 📄was conducted to examine the differences in physical performance 🏋️ across menopausal stages. The study shows menopausal status 🚺 being associated with muscle strength and power 💪 Learn more at tinyurl.com/wzsf693n
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October 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A cross-sectional study 📄was conducted to examine the differences in physical performance 🏋️ across menopausal stages. The study shows menopausal status 🚺 being associated with muscle strength and power 💪 Learn more at tinyurl.com/wzsf693n
Is #increasedphysicalactivity related to longer survival rates in women? Research suggest that higher levels of midlife physical activity 🏃 are associated with a #positive health status among women that survive to older ages. 👵 Learn more tinyurl.com/27t7caea
Physical Activity at Midlife in Relation to Successful Survival in Women at Age 70 Years or Older
Background
Physical activity is associated with reduced risks of chronic diseases and premature death. Whether physical activity is also associated with improved overall health among those who su...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Is #increasedphysicalactivity related to longer survival rates in women? Research suggest that higher levels of midlife physical activity 🏃 are associated with a #positive health status among women that survive to older ages. 👵 Learn more tinyurl.com/27t7caea
What do we know about associations between social connection and #CardiovascularReactivity to #Stress? Well, a 2020 study found that #SocialSupport was positively associated with CV reactivity🫀🫂. This is just one of their findings. Want to learn more? tinyurl.com/5a874b8m
Social support, social participation, and cardiovascular reactivity to stress in the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study
This study tested two hypotheses of associations between dimensions of social connectedness and cardiovascular reactivity to acute stress: (1) high so…
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October 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
What do we know about associations between social connection and #CardiovascularReactivity to #Stress? Well, a 2020 study found that #SocialSupport was positively associated with CV reactivity🫀🫂. This is just one of their findings. Want to learn more? tinyurl.com/5a874b8m
Negative life events can expose you to chronic stress, which has a significant impact on #MentalHealth, especially in college students. 🧠 Researchers found that #physicalactivity can reverse the adverse effects of life events on mental health & plays a mediating role. 🏃🏽♀️ tinyurl.com/yft583vb
The effect of physical activity and life events on mental health of college students: the mediating role of psychological vulnerability - BMC Psychology
Background Life events are important risk factors for negative psychology such as depression and anxiety. However, individuals who experienced the same life events might not necessarily develop mental health problems. Some inherent psychological qualities among individuals may determine their mental health status under life events. Physical activity is beneficial to physical and mental health. What is the combined effect of physical activity and life events on individual depression and anxiety, and whether it can alleviate the psychological risk induced by life events, at present, there is no relevant research report. Objective To systematically analyze the combined effect of physical activity and life events on mental health of college students and the related mediating mechanism. Methods Guided by a series of hypotheses, the study conducted a cross-sectional survey on the physical activity level, life event experience, psychological vulnerability, depression and anxiety of 3552 Chinese college students. On the basis of hierarchical comparison, correlation analysis, logistics regression analysis and structural equation model method were further used to explore the effect of physical activity and life events on mental health and the relationship between variables, and to test the research hypotheses in sequence. Results Physical activity was negatively but life events were positively correlated with anxiety and depression; Psychological vulnerability played a partial mediating role between physical activity and life events and mental health, accounting for 22.17% and 23.42% of the total effect, respectively; Physical activity and life events had an interaction effect on mental health, and psychological vulnerability played a completely mediating role, accounting for 91.86% of the total effect; Physical activity could significantly reverse the negative effect of life events on mental health. Conclusions Life events are important risk factors for poor mental health such as depression and anxiety. However, physical activity can effectively reverse the adverse effects of life events on mental health, and it is related to the mediating role of psychological vulnerability.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Negative life events can expose you to chronic stress, which has a significant impact on #MentalHealth, especially in college students. 🧠 Researchers found that #physicalactivity can reverse the adverse effects of life events on mental health & plays a mediating role. 🏃🏽♀️ tinyurl.com/yft583vb
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It’s #Menopause Awareness Month & I’m so excited to share the news about our physical activity program for women ages 40-65! ⬇️ Each participant is paired w/another woman in the program for support, accountability beyond coaching sessions. Feasible, acceptable, & promising! #WomensHealth #AcademicSky
🚨We're PUMPED to share our new findings from a pilot test of a partner-based physical activity intervention for women ages 40-65! 👟Program is feasible and acceptable to women in this age range, next = refinements for scaling & efficacy testing. @sbm.org #WomensHealth
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October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It’s #Menopause Awareness Month & I’m so excited to share the news about our physical activity program for women ages 40-65! ⬇️ Each participant is paired w/another woman in the program for support, accountability beyond coaching sessions. Feasible, acceptable, & promising! #WomensHealth #AcademicSky