Physical Intimacy in Older Couples' Everyday Lives: Its Frequency and Links With Affect and Salivary Cortisol.

Karolina KolodziejczakJohanna DreweliesTheresa PaulyNilam RamChristiane HoppmannDenis Gerstorf

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2022)

Physical intimacy is linked with mood and stress hormones in the daily life of older couples. We consider routes for future inquiry on physical intimacy among older adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
middle aged
community dwelling
bipolar disorder
sleep quality
stress induced
heat stress