Sarah Tomaszewski Farias, Fransia S De Leon, Brandon E Gavett, Evan Fletcher, Oanh L Meyer, Rachel A Whitmer, Charles DeCarli, Dan Mungas
Prior research has shown that some personality traits are associated with cognitive outcomes and may confirm risk or protection against cognitive decline. The present study expands on previous work to examine the association between a more comprehensive set of psychological characteristics and cognitive performance in a diverse cohort of older adults. We also examine whether controlling for brain atrophy influences the association between psychological characteristics and cognitive function. A total of 157 older adults completed a battery of psychological questionnaires (Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Neuroticism, Extraversion, positive affect, negative affect-sadness, negative affect-anger, sense of purpose, loneliness, grit, and self-efficacy)...
February 8, 2024: Psychology and Aging