Personality Traits and Cognitive Functioning in Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Alayna Jump, Lauren Elliott, Sydnie Schneider, Elisabeth McLean, Lauren Chrzanowski, Amir Abu-Samaha, Volker Neugebauer, Jonathan Singer
Primary Institution: Texas Tech University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the relationship between personality traits and neurocognitive functioning in family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
Conclusion
Lower openness in personality traits is associated with worse neurocognitive functioning among family caregivers of persons with AD/ADRD.
Supporting Evidence
- The study enrolled 52 family caregivers who completed personality and cognitive assessments.
- A positive trend was found indicating that lower openness is linked to worse cognitive functioning.
Takeaway
This study found that caregivers with certain personality traits, like being less open, might have more trouble with thinking and memory.
Methodology
Participants completed the NEO Five-Factor Inventory-3 and the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable beyond the sample of family caregivers studied.
Participant Demographics
Family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.054
Statistical Significance
p=0.054
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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