ANALYZING THE INFLUENCE OF MIDLIFE EMPLOYMENT TRAJECTORIES ON COGNITIVE AGING IN CHILE
2024
Influence of Midlife Employment on Cognitive Aging in Chile
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Author Information
Author(s): Delaporte Magdalena, Behrman Jere
Primary Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Hypothesis
The study investigates the relationship between mid-life employment trajectories and later-life cognition.
Conclusion
Men with a high probability of continued employment show better cognitive outcomes, while women who worked between ages 30 to 60 have improved cognitive performance.
Supporting Evidence
- Men with a high probability of continued employment demonstrate better cognitive outcomes.
- Women who worked between ages 30 to 60 show improved performance in delayed memory, attention, and executive function.
Takeaway
If people work more during their middle age, they might think better when they get older.
Methodology
The study used the Group-Based Trajectory Model (GBTM) to analyze employment trajectories and their link to cognitive function scores.
Participant Demographics
The study analyzed data from both men and women in Chile.
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