Spirituality and Cognition in Black and White Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Hampton Marsha, Allan Alexa, Ji Linying, Ross Lesley, Thorpe Roland, Zonderman Alan, Evans Michele, Gamaldo Alyssa
Primary Institution: Clemson University
Hypothesis
This study explores the relationship between spirituality and cognitive performance in Black and White adults.
Conclusion
The study found that spirituality is associated with cognitive performance differently in Black and White adults, but these associations were not significant after adjusting for other factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Within Black adults, certain spirituality scores were associated with better memory and executive function.
- Within White adults, higher spiritual personal fulfillment was linked to worse performance on a cognitive test.
Takeaway
The study looked at how being spiritual might help people think better, but it found that this help is different for Black and White people.
Methodology
The study used race-stratified regression analyses to explore the association between spirituality scores and cognitive tests after adjusting for covariates.
Limitations
The findings became non-significant after adjusting for covariates, indicating potential confounding factors.
Participant Demographics
52% Black adults, age range: 46-82.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.014
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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