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Research and policy consulting publications: search for books, book-chapters and journal articles by DZA authors and series published by the institute.
In various ways the German Institute of Gerontology contributes to the dissemination of knowledge by publishing research findings, social reports, policy consulting papers as well as by giving access to its research data. Many of them are published in scientific journals or books by academic publishing houses.
The DZA prevarably is endavouring to provide an open and free access to its publications; at the time, many, but not all of them, are accessible free of charge. The DZA has signed the "Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities (2003)" and, in its spirit, makes most of its publications available in open access (accessible free of charge, re-usable, sustainable and provided with structured metadata).
Actual findings from gerontological research are published in the following series (german only) and can be downloaded:
- DZA Aktuell: research findings resulting from the German Ageing Survey (DEAS) and the German Survey on Volunteering (FWS)
- DZA Fact Sheets: findings concerning actual social issues
- Report Altersdaten: comprehensive overviews of existing empirical findings coming from various sources.
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A randomized controlled trial to promote volunteering in older adults
Warner, L. M., Wolff, J. K., Ziegelmann, J. P., & Wurm, S. (2014). A randomized controlled trial to promote volunteering in older adults. Psychology and Aging, 29(4) 757-763.
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The influence of subjective aging on health and longevity
Westerhof, G. J., Miche, M., Brothers, A. F., Barrett, A. E., Diehl, M., Montepare, J. M., & Wurm, S. (2014). The influence of subjective aging on health and longevity. A meta‐analysis of longitudinal data. Psychology and Aging.
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What do targeting positive views on ageing add to a physical activity intervention in older adults?
Wolff, J. K., Warner, L. M., Ziegelmann, J. P., & Wurm, S. (2014). What do targeting positive views on ageing add to a physical activity intervention in older adults? Results from a randomised controlled trial. Psychology & Health, 29(8), 915-32.
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Is available support always helpful for older adults?
Wolff, J.K., Lindenberger, U., Brose, A., & Schmiedek, F. (2014). Is available support always helpful for older adults? Exploring the buffering effects of state and trait social support. Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences,
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Optimism buffers the detrimental effect of negative self‐perceptions of ageing on physical and mental health
Wurm, S., & Benyamini, Y. (2014). Optimism buffers the detrimental effect of negative self‐perceptions of ageing on physical and mental health. Psychology & Health, 29(7), 832‐848.
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Primary care supply moderates the impact of diseases on selfperceptions of aging
Wurm, S., Wolff, J. K., & Schüz, B. (2014). Primary care supply moderates the impact of diseases on selfperceptions of aging. Psychology and Aging, 29(2), 351‐358.
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Intergenerationelle Projekte – Kontakte zwischen Alt und Jung außerhalb der Familie
Au, C., & Sowarka, D. (2013): Intergenerationelle Projekte – Kontakte zwischen Alt und Jung außerhalb der Familie. In: Informationsdienst Altersfragen, 40(4), S. 16‐18
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Wohnraum- und Wohnumfeldgestaltung im demografischen Wandel. Editorial
Au, C., & Sowarka, D. (2013): Wohnraum- und Wohnumfeldgestaltung im demografischen Wandel. In: Informationsdienst Altersfragen, 40(5), S. 3‐5
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Altersbilder, Gesundheit und Psychotherapie: Erkenntnisse aus dem Sechsten Altenbericht
Berner, F. (2013). Altersbilder, Gesundheit und Psychotherapie: Erkenntnisse aus dem Sechsten Altenbericht. Psychotherapie im Alter, 10(2), S. 191-201
series Informationsdienst Altersfragen (german only, 2003-2016)
Handlungsfelder gelingenden Alterns im demografischen Wandel
Handlungsfelder gelingenden Alterns im demografischen Wandel. Informationsdienst Altersfragen. 2013. Heft 4. Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen (Hrsg.)