Binge drinking youths find getting old a drag
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 15:07
in Psychology & Sociology
Young men who believe that happiness declines with age are more likely to engage in risky health behaviors such as binge drinking. Their misguided negative view of the aging 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 findings1 by Dr. John Garry and Dr.