Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140101341]Researchers: A/Prof Julie Henry (Chief Investigator) , Prof Peter Rendell (Chief Investigator) , Professor Thomas Suddendorf (Chief Investigator) , Prof Michael Corballis (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Episodic foresight and ageing. Episodic foresight refers to the capacity to imagine future events, and consequently often involves the prediction of future needs based on hypothesised possible outcomes. It is therefore unsurprising that episodic foresight has been consistently linked to independent living and many functional behaviours. The aim of the project is to test the hypothesis that psychological changes brought about by ageing decrease the likelihood of acting prudently with the future in mind. By advancing conceptual understanding of how, and under what circumstances, episodic foresight is affected in late adulthood, the proposed research has important implications for finding ways to help older adults maintain a productive and independent life.
Funding Amount $248,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140101341
- ARC : DP140101341