Healthy Aging
Conditions
Brief summary
This experiment tests young (ages 18-35) and older adult (ages 60-80) participants. Participants will watch a brief video, will complete a memory task, and will complete measures about their beliefs.
Detailed description
Participants (360 young adults and 360 older adults) will complete a baseline beliefs measure and will then be randomly assigned to one of two study conditions. They will watch a 2.5-min video that presents research findings related to their health. Their memory for the video will be tested, and participants will also complete a demographic questionnaire and another survey about their beliefs. Participation will last 15-20 minutes.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALVideo type
One of two videos presenting health research findings (each 2.5 minutes in length) will be shown to a participant.
Sponsors
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Participants are unaware which study condition they are in.
Intervention model description
Participants from two age groups (young vs. older adults) will be compared for two experimental conditions. Although age group cannot be randomly assigned, the comparison between groups makes the design factorial.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 18 to 35 years old or 60 to 80 years old * Fluent English speakers
Exclusion criteria
\-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health Beliefs | 3 minutes | A survey about the participant's beliefs |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed