Cognitive Performance and Spousal Support
Author Information
Author(s): Buxton Michael, Williams Adrian, Carranza Erick, Luskey Valerie, Apostolou Hannah, Jacobs M Lindsey
Primary Institution: University of Alabama
Hypothesis
How does perceived social support influence the relationship between cognitive performance and perceived control in older adults?
Conclusion
Positive spousal support weakens the negative impact of perceived constraints on cognitive performance, while negative spousal support strengthens it.
Supporting Evidence
- Positive spousal support weakens the relationship between cognitive performance and perceived constraints.
- Negative spousal support strengthens the relationship between cognitive performance and perceived constraints.
Takeaway
Having a supportive spouse can help older adults feel more in control and perform better mentally, while a lack of support can make things harder.
Methodology
Moderation analyses were performed using data from the Health and Retirement Study, with age, education, and gender as covariates.
Limitations
Participants with dementia diagnoses were excluded from analyses.
Participant Demographics
Predominantly female (59.6%) with a mean age of 68.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.048 and 0.017
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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