Social Support Satisfaction and Cognitive Health in Black Americans
Author Information
Author(s): Byrd DeAnnah, Coon David, Thorpe, Jr. Roland, Whitfield Keith E
Primary Institution: Arizona State University
Hypothesis
Does satisfaction with social support influence the relationship between perceived stress and cognitive changes over time in older Black Americans?
Conclusion
Satisfaction with instrumental support may slightly influence the relationship between stress and working memory, but no direct effect of stress on cognitive decline was found.
Supporting Evidence
- Previous research suggests that perceptions of stress shape cognitive health.
- Social support has been shown to be protective.
- Satisfaction with instrumental support marginally modified the relationship between stress and working memory.
Takeaway
Feeling good about the help you get from friends and family might help your memory when you're stressed, but stress alone doesn't seem to hurt your thinking skills.
Methodology
Participants were interviewed at two time points, approximately 3 years apart, and cognitive health was assessed across five domains.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported measures of social support satisfaction.
Limitations
The study only examined a specific demographic and may not generalize to other populations.
Participant Demographics
Older Black Americans aged 48 to 95 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.10
Statistical Significance
p<0.10
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