The Effect of Upward Educational Mobility on Cognitive Performance Among Older Adults: A Comparison Between Mexico and South Africa.
Abstract
Upward socioeconomic trajectories across the life course have been protectively associated with late‐life cognitive outcomes. However, few studies have explored this association in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Our study examines how upward educational mobility affects cognitive performance in nationally representative samples of older adults in Mexico and South Africa, two LMICs with a history of social and economic disadvantages and different educational transformations.
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Research summary
The paper explores the association between upward educational mobility and cognitive performance among older adults, which is relevant to understanding factors that may influence cognitive aging. However, while it addresses an important aspect of cognitive health in older populations, it does not directly tackle the root causes of aging or lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to the field of aging research, but they are more focused on social determinants rather than transformative insights into aging mechanisms. Thus, the impact is rated as solid but limited.
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