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  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Perceptions of aging significantly influence older adults' psychological and physical health.
  • Prior research demonstrates immediate and long-term health impacts of negative aging attitudes.
  • Limited studies explore the longitudinal relationship between aging perceptions and cognitive function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the longitudinal association between perceptions of aging and cognitive function in adults aged 50 and older.
  • To examine cognitive domains including verbal fluency and self-rated memory.
  • To utilize a population-representative sample assessed over a 2-year period.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design was employed with a population-representative sample of adults aged 50+.
  • Participants were assessed at baseline and again after a 2-year follow-up period.
  • Statistical analyses adjusted for physical and mental health status.

Main Results:

  • Negative perceptions of aging at baseline were independently associated with a decline in verbal fluency over 2 years.
  • Negative aging perceptions also predicted a decline in self-rated memory during the study period.
  • These associations remained significant after controlling for physical and mental health.

Conclusions:

  • Negative perceptions of aging may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults.
  • Aging perceptions represent a potentially modifiable factor for interventions.
  • Future research should explore interventions targeting negative aging attitudes to support cognitive health.