Financial Exploitation Vulnerability in Older Age: Interpersonal and Brain Mechanisms
2024
Financial Exploitation Vulnerability in Older Age
Sample size: 212
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Han
Primary Institution: Duke University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States
Hypothesis
Financial exploitation vulnerability in older age is influenced by both brain mechanisms and interpersonal dynamics.
Conclusion
The study found that both brain structure and the quality of interpersonal relationships are important factors in financial vulnerability among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The thickness of the entorhinal cortex was linked to perceived financial vulnerability in older adults.
- Financial vulnerability was related to the depth of relationships, but not the breadth, among older adults.
Takeaway
Older people might be more at risk of losing money because of changes in their brain and the quality of their friendships.
Methodology
Two studies were conducted using brain MRI scans and assessments of interpersonal relationships among older adults.
Participant Demographics
Older adults without significant cognitive impairment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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