Social Relationship Quality and Cognitive Function: The Roles of Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Depression.

Changmin Peng, Jeffrey A Burr, Jan E Mutchler, Deborah Carr

Department of Gerontology, Donna M. and Robert J. Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA 02125, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study examines the extent to which the quality of one's relationships with spouse, children, friends, and other family members are associated with cognitive function in older adults by gender and racial identities, along with the mediation effect of depressive symptoms for these associations.

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Research summary

The quality of social relationships is associated with cognitive function in older adults, influenced by gender, race/ethnicity, and depressive symptoms. This paper is relevant as it explores the interplay between social factors and cognitive health in aging, which can inform interventions aimed at improving quality of life in older populations.

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