Allies in Health 

We are inviting older individuals with a study partner (e.g. a spouse, friend, neighbour) to participate in our Allies in Health study. The primary purpose of this study is to understand how social support plays a role in the everyday life of older adults including the impact on their health behaviours and goals set together with a study partner in the current pandemic and beyond. The results of the study can provide insight into health promotion strategies that can be shared with older adults to maintain their well-being and achieve their goals in their day to day life. Please note, that this study includes COVID-related questions. Answers to these questions will help us understand the context of your other answers, but you can skip any questions you do not feel comfortable answering.

The Health and Adult Development Lab

The Health and Adult Development Lab is a health psychology laboratory located at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver). We conduct research that examines how social relationships and motivational processes shape well-being and health across the adult lifespan. We also look at how long-term changes in health influence and are influenced by close others such as spouses.

To learn more about our lab and other projects we have conducted/are conducting at the moment, you can visit our website by clicking here.

Who we are:

The primary investigator is Dr. Christiane Hoppmann (Health Psychology, UBC).

Please email us if you are interested in participating in our study! If you have any questions, you can contact us at allies@psych.ubc.ca