Social Activities and Cognitive Functioning Across Mid- and Late-Life: Evidence from China.

Chang Yu, Ashley B Barr

Department of Sociology and Criminology, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, USA.Department of Sociology and Criminology, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Social engagement is positively associated with cognitive health, yet the role of these activities across the life span and in different contexts remains under-explored. This study investigates the association between social activities and two domains of cognitive functioning among middle-aged and older Chinese individuals, a population with the highest number of dementia cases in the world. We pay particular attention to the unique role of activities in midlife on cognitive decline in the later years.

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Research summary

Social activities in midlife are associated with cognitive functioning in later life among older Chinese individuals. This paper explores the relationship between social engagement and cognitive health, which is pertinent to understanding factors that may influence cognitive decline as people age.

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