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How ageing and social factors affect memory.

F C Stevens1, C D Kaplan, R W Ponds

  • 1Department of Medical Sociology, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands. F.Stevens@MEDSOC.UNIMAAS.NL

Age and Ageing
|August 25, 1999
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Social and physical activity are linked to better memory capacity and less memory anxiety in adults. Maintaining an active lifestyle supports cognitive function and reduces concerns about memory decline.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive psychology
  • Gerontology
  • Social psychology

Background:

  • Memory function can decline with age.
  • Lifestyle factors may influence cognitive health.
  • Social engagement is a potential modulator of memory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the link between lifestyle factors and memory in adults.
  • To determine the impact of social engagement on memory capacity and anxiety.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 497 adults (aged 25-80).
  • Utilized the Mectamemory in Adulthood questionnaire.
  • Assessed sports activity, perceived activity, voluntary participation, and social contacts.

Main Results:

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  • Higher memory capacity scores correlated with greater physical activity and frequent social contact.
  • Individuals with higher memory capacity were younger, healthier, and had a stronger internal locus of control.
  • Increased memory anxiety was associated with more symptoms, less education, and an external locus of control.

Conclusions:

  • Self-perceived social and physical activity positively correlates with perceived memory capacity and reduced memory anxiety.
  • Ageing is a primary influence on perceived memory change.
  • Memory capacity and anxiety are significantly influenced by social factors.