Perceived Control, Brain Health, and Cognitive Reserve: Longitudinal Resilience Mechanisms in Black, White, and Hispanic Older Adults.

Monica E Walters, Kiana A Scambray, Emily P Morris, Jordan D Palms, Robrielle M Pierce, Ketlyne Sol, Nicole Schupf, Adam M Brickman, Laura B Zahodne

Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. · pubmed

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Abstract

Perceived control is a psychosocial factor consisting of internal (mastery) and external (constraints) control. We assessed whether mastery and constraints related to two longitudinal resilience mechanisms, brain maintenance and cognitive reserve.

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Research summary

The paper claims that perceived control, through mastery and constraints, influences brain maintenance and cognitive reserve in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores psychosocial factors that may contribute to resilience in aging, potentially addressing mechanisms that support cognitive health in the context of longevity.

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