Subjective Cognitive Decline and Daily Affective Well-Being
2024
Understanding Daily Emotions in Older Adults with Cognitive Decline
Sample size: 210
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Author Information
Author(s): Jeong Mijin, Mogle Jacqueline, Jang Heejung, Hill Nikki, Katz Mindy
Hypothesis
How do daily affective experiences differ between older adults with and without subjective cognitive decline?
Conclusion
Older adults with subjective cognitive decline experience lower positive affect and higher negative affect, especially when accompanied by worry.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults with subjective cognitive decline report lower levels of happiness and relaxation.
- Those with subjective cognitive decline and worry experience higher levels of anxiety, depression, and frustration.
Takeaway
This study shows that older people who think they are losing their memory feel sadder and less happy than those who don't think that.
Methodology
Participants reported their subjective cognitive decline and daily affect using a set of items over 14 days.
Participant Demographics
Older adults, with a total of 210 participants in the study.
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