Resilience Through Social Connectedness and Cognition: Is Theory of Mind a Form of Enrichment for Older adults?

Anne C Krendl, Lucas J Hamilton, Liana G Apostolova, Brea L Perry

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Social connectedness is a modifiable lifestyle factor that delays age-related cognitive decline. Using cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental approaches, we examined whether theory of mind-inferring what others think or feel-is a potential mechanism underlying this relationship.

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Research summary

The paper claims that theory of mind may serve as a mechanism linking social connectedness to delayed cognitive decline in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores modifiable lifestyle factors that could potentially address cognitive decline, a significant aspect of aging.

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