Education and Occupational Environment's Impact on Cognitive Decline
Author Information
Author(s): Cao Katy (Qiuchang), Carr Dawn, Taylor Miles
Primary Institution: Florida State University
Hypothesis
How do education and occupational environment affect cognitive decline and Alzheimer's Disease in late adulthood?
Conclusion
The study found that a hazardous occupational environment negatively impacts cognitive function, while education has a positive effect.
Supporting Evidence
- Education had a positive direct effect on cognitive function.
- A hazardous occupational environment mediated education’s link to cognitive function.
- A one-unit increase in hazardous occupational environment was associated with a decline in cognitive function.
Takeaway
This study shows that where you work and how much education you have can change how your brain works as you get older.
Methodology
Structural Equation Modeling was used with data from the Health and Retirement Study and O*NET.
Limitations
No significant relationships between occupational exposure and ADRD were found due to limited data.
Participant Demographics
Nationally representative data including various demographics such as gender and race/ethnicity.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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