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Ruchika Shaurya Prakash1, Angeline A De Leon1, Beth Patterson1
1Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University Columbus, OH, USA.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
|July 11, 2014
Summary
Mindfulness training may enhance cognitive control in older adults by leveraging their focus on present-moment emotional regulation. This approach capitalizes on socioemotional aging shifts for cognitive benefits.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Cognitive training in the elderly shows limited transfer effects.
- Mechanisms for cognitive enhancement in older adults remain unclear.
- Older adults exhibit a shift towards present-focused emotional regulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose mindfulness training as a method to improve cognitive control in older adults.
- To explore the synergistic relationship between emotional and cognitive control in aging.
- To leverage socioemotional aging trends for cognitive benefits.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical review of mindfulness, cognitive control, and socioemotional aging.
- Analysis of the interplay between emotional and cognitive regulation in mindfulness practice.
- Examination of motivational shifts in older adults.
Main Results:
- Mindfulness training aligns with older adults' socioemotional goals.
- The practice integrates cognitive and emotional control mechanisms.
- Mindfulness offers an opportunistic approach to cognitive enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness training is a promising avenue for improving cognitive control in the elderly.
- This approach capitalizes on age-related shifts in motivational goals.
- Integrating emotional regulation may enhance cognitive function in aging populations.
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