Impact of Expectations and Engagement on Cognitive Training Benefits
Author Information
Author(s): Curtis Ashley, Costa Amy, Musich Madison, Schmiedeler Anthony, Eberhardt Kenda, McCrae Christina
Primary Institution: University of South Florida
Hypothesis
Do individual characteristics like expectation for improvement and engagement levels affect cognitive training benefits in middle-aged and older adults?
Conclusion
Expectations for improvement and engagement levels significantly influence the benefits of cognitive training in older adults with insomnia and middle-aged adults with generalized anxiety disorder.
Supporting Evidence
- In Study 1, greater perceived competence was associated with greater cognitive training-related inhibition improvement.
- In Study 2, greater expected level of cognitive improvement was associated with less cognitive training-related working memory improvement.
- Greater cognitive training perceived skill/competence was associated with more anxiety reduction.
Takeaway
This study found that how much you think you'll improve and how engaged you are can change how well cognitive training works for older people.
Methodology
Two studies were conducted: one with older adults with insomnia and another with middle-aged adults with generalized anxiety disorder, both assessing cognitive training effects.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with insomnia and middle-aged adults with generalized anxiety disorder.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.008, p=.047, p=.002, p=.02
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