Optimism in adults born preterm : Systematic review and individual-participant-data metaanalysis
- Robinson, Rachel K.
- Heinonen, Kati
- Girchenko, Polina
- Lahti-Pulkkinen, Marius
- Kajantie, Eero
- Hovi, Petteri
- Lano, Aulikki
- Andersson, Sture
- Eriksson, Johan G.
- Wolke, Dieter
- Lemola, Sakari
- Raikkonen, Katri
DOIAbstract
Aim Preterm birth(<37 gestational weeks) is associated with numerous adversities, however, data on positive developmental outcomes remain limited. We examined if preterm and term born(≥37 gestational weeks) adults differ in dispositional optimism/pessimism, a personality trait associated with health and wellbeing. We assessed if birth weight z-score, neurosensory impairments and parental education modified the outcome. Methods We systematically searched PubMed and Web of Science for cohort or case-control studies (born ≥1970) with data on gestational age and optimism/pessimism reported using the Life- Orientation-Test-Revised in adulthood(≥18 years). The three identified studies(Helsinki Study of Very Low Birth Weight Adults; Arvo Ylppö Lon...
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