Question

Stephanie brown and her colleagues (2003) conducted longitudinal research on volunteerism in elderly couples. what did they find about the connection between volunteerism and health? people who received help from others were less likely to die over the course of the study. people who helped others were less likely to die over the course of the study. people who helped others were healthier throughout the study, but there was no connection with mortality rates. people who received help from others were healthier than people who spent their time helping others.

Answer 1

The correct answer is people who gave more to others were less likely to die over the course of the study.

Brown and her colleagues' 2003 study found that prosocial and altruistic behavior (which are implicated in volunteering) are linked to better health outcomes and longevity in individuals, including the elderly, increasing their lifespan. This is because individuals who volunteer frequently have  a better social buffer and are better connected to those around them.