Rowan CHASE Lab
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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
The CHASE Lab is taking a well-earned break for the Thanksgiving holiday (US). From our team to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! This year and every year, we're thankful for your support. And for lovely fall weather 🦃🍁🍂
We look forward to seeing you back here on 12/1 😊 #AcademicSky #PsycSky
We look forward to seeing you back here on 12/1 😊 #AcademicSky #PsycSky
November 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The CHASE Lab is taking a well-earned break for the Thanksgiving holiday (US). From our team to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! This year and every year, we're thankful for your support. And for lovely fall weather 🦃🍁🍂
We look forward to seeing you back here on 12/1 😊 #AcademicSky #PsycSky
We look forward to seeing you back here on 12/1 😊 #AcademicSky #PsycSky
A systematic review determined the factors influencing #menopuasalsymptom management decisions.🤒 results showed both individual factors such as characteristics, attitudes and beliefs, and external factors such as facts and information impact decisions.🤔 Learn more tinyurl.com/mvh4ce5h
Factors related to menopausal symptom management decisions
To systematically review the literature regarding factors related to women's menopausal symptom management decision making.The PubMed.gov online searc…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A systematic review determined the factors influencing #menopuasalsymptom management decisions.🤒 results showed both individual factors such as characteristics, attitudes and beliefs, and external factors such as facts and information impact decisions.🤔 Learn more tinyurl.com/mvh4ce5h
A cross-sectional analysis of midlife, caregiving women found a positive association between 15+ hours of caregiving & the likelihood of experiencing moderate-severe #MenopausalSymptoms🩸. This highlights the need to confront menopause symptoms in #CaregivingWomen🤱. tinyurl.com/4u8bd6au
Association of Informal Caregiving and Menopause Symptoms in Midlife Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
To assess the association between caregiving and menopause symptom burden in midlife women.A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among women aged 4…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A cross-sectional analysis of midlife, caregiving women found a positive association between 15+ hours of caregiving & the likelihood of experiencing moderate-severe #MenopausalSymptoms🩸. This highlights the need to confront menopause symptoms in #CaregivingWomen🤱. tinyurl.com/4u8bd6au
A systematic review was done to analyze the relationship between #sleep and #physical activity.😴 Research shows that there is not a significantly association between sleep and activity. 🏃♀️ Read more at tinyurl.com/mtxds64k
Daily associations between sleep and physical activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The day-to-day variations of sleep and physical activity are associated with various health outcomes in adults, and previous studies suggested a bidir…
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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A systematic review was done to analyze the relationship between #sleep and #physical activity.😴 Research shows that there is not a significantly association between sleep and activity. 🏃♀️ Read more at tinyurl.com/mtxds64k
Can menopause be related to poor #mentalhealth conditions in women? 😞 A perspective long-term study found that mental health problems in women 40-51 are most likely not related to the #menopuase transition disproving other studies. 🚺Learn more tinyurl.com/4epxbamz
Does menopausal transition really influence mental health? Findings from the prospective long‐term Zurich study
In the prospective long-term Zurich study, we re-examined the hypothesized association between mental health problems in women and the transition through menopausal stages. One hundred sixty-eight wo...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Can menopause be related to poor #mentalhealth conditions in women? 😞 A perspective long-term study found that mental health problems in women 40-51 are most likely not related to the #menopuase transition disproving other studies. 🚺Learn more tinyurl.com/4epxbamz
Research done on #SocialSupport finds that females often offer and receive more. This study explores #GenderDifferences in using social network sites (SNS). The findings show that females do indeed still give and receive higher social support on SNS than males. 👩🏻🤝👩🏽🫴 tinyurl.com/3vccmzdy
Gender Differences in Social Support on Social Network Sites: A Meta-Analysis | Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
Social network sites (SNS) have become an increasingly popular platform for providing and receiving social support. Traditionally, females are believed to offer more social support. However, investiga...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Research done on #SocialSupport finds that females often offer and receive more. This study explores #GenderDifferences in using social network sites (SNS). The findings show that females do indeed still give and receive higher social support on SNS than males. 👩🏻🤝👩🏽🫴 tinyurl.com/3vccmzdy
Research implies that #HelpSeeking improves individuals' well-being. This study emphasizes how crucial it is to be #CulturallyResponsive in research, as they found that while help-seeking improves well-being in American participants, and did not for Japanese. tinyurl.com/3cawycry 🔎😧
Help-Seeking Tendencies and Subjective Well-Being: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of the United States and Japan - Verity Y. Q. Lua, Nadyanna M. Majeed, Andree Hartanto, Angela K.-y. Leung, 2022
Help-seeking is commonly conceived as an instrumental behavior that improves people’s subjective well-being. However, most findings supporting a positive associ...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Research implies that #HelpSeeking improves individuals' well-being. This study emphasizes how crucial it is to be #CulturallyResponsive in research, as they found that while help-seeking improves well-being in American participants, and did not for Japanese. tinyurl.com/3cawycry 🔎😧
#Menopause Awareness Month (October) has wrapped up for 2025. Here is a summary of some of our favorite resources to help women through the transition: mobile apps, websites, books, and online communities⬇️
#WomensHealth #DigitalHealth #mHealth
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#WomensHealth #DigitalHealth #mHealth
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Supporting Women Through Menopause: Communities & Resources 👭
October was Menopause Awareness Month! During October 2025, we highlighted a variety of digital tools and online resources designed to help women track symptoms, learn about their bodies, and find …
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November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#Menopause Awareness Month (October) has wrapped up for 2025. Here is a summary of some of our favorite resources to help women through the transition: mobile apps, websites, books, and online communities⬇️
#WomensHealth #DigitalHealth #mHealth
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#WomensHealth #DigitalHealth #mHealth
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#Socialmedia like Instagram & Snapchat by promoting perfectly curated images 🖼️ have influenced cosmetic procedures, making these procedures more acceptable. Research explains these #images increase📈 body dissatisfaction and social appearance anxiety. Learn more here- tinyurl.com/5b9zf9kk
Social Media Influence on Body Image and Cosmetic Surgery Considerations: A Systematic Review
Social media platforms like Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc., Menlo Park, California, United States) and Snapchat (Snap Inc., California, United States) significantly influence motivations for aestheti...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#Socialmedia like Instagram & Snapchat by promoting perfectly curated images 🖼️ have influenced cosmetic procedures, making these procedures more acceptable. Research explains these #images increase📈 body dissatisfaction and social appearance anxiety. Learn more here- tinyurl.com/5b9zf9kk
Can increased levels of #physicalactivity shorten the duration of labor? 🏃♀️A study showed no correlation between physical activity and the second stage of labor but women who had higher levels of physical activity had a shorter duration of #activelabor. 🤰🏽Read more here tinyurl.com/3pkkuar2
The impact of physical activity during pregnancy on labor and delivery
Physical activity in pregnancy is associated with decreased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. However…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Can increased levels of #physicalactivity shorten the duration of labor? 🏃♀️A study showed no correlation between physical activity and the second stage of labor but women who had higher levels of physical activity had a shorter duration of #activelabor. 🤰🏽Read more here tinyurl.com/3pkkuar2
Researcher have concluded that college students with low self esteem are more likely to be effected by self concepts when individuals hold negative views about themselves😐. Which can be the result of self-awareness situational factors, like algorithms on social media.📱 tinyurl.com/4d5j8khk
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November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Researcher have concluded that college students with low self esteem are more likely to be effected by self concepts when individuals hold negative views about themselves😐. Which can be the result of self-awareness situational factors, like algorithms on social media.📱 tinyurl.com/4d5j8khk
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🤓
Full paper: tinyurl.com/bdeefyr2
Summary: tinyurl.com/k5r6ep84
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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
Federation
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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 🫂☺️