Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cognition and Behavior01:23

Cognition and Behavior

383
Social psychology examines the complex interplay between individual mental processes and social interactions. Historically, the field was divided into two domains: social behavior and social cognition. Researchers focusing on social behavior analyzed actions within social contexts, such as conformity, aggression, or cooperation. Meanwhile, social cognition researchers investigated how people perceive, interpret, and mentally represent their social environments. However, modern perspectives no...
383
Cognitive Dissonance01:38

Cognitive Dissonance

37.5K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
37.5K
Causes of Social Behavior II: Cognitive Processes01:15

Causes of Social Behavior II: Cognitive Processes

210
Cognitive processes affect social behavior by guiding how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to social stimuli. These mental processes enable individuals to assess others' behaviors, attribute causes to their actions, and form expectations based on past experiences.Causes of Behavior and Social JudgmentsIndividuals determine the causes of others' behaviors by distinguishing between personal traits and external circumstances. For example, if a friend frequently arrives late, an...
210
What is Behavior?00:54

What is Behavior?

10.3K
Behaviors are actions that an organism engages in—they can be related to finding food, reproducing, defending against threats, and many other possible actions. Behaviors include activities related to the environment around the animal—such as migration—as well as social interactions within a species or population. Many behaviors involve motor output—that is, muscle movements—while others involve less visible actions, such as learning.
10.3K
Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

807
Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
807
Cognitive Therapy01:25

Cognitive Therapy

1.1K
Cognitive therapy, pioneered by Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, is a structured approach to addressing psychological distress by focusing on the influence of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. All cognitive therapies involve the basic assumption that human beings have control over their feelings, and that how individuals feel about something depends on how they think about it. Unlike psychoanalytic methods that delve into unconscious processes or humanistic approaches emphasizing...
1.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The Prevalence and Indications of Intravenous Rehydration Therapy in Hospital Settings: A Systematic Review.

Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland)·2023
Same author

Estimated prevalence and trends in smoking among adolescents in South Korea, 2005-2021: a nationwide serial study.

World journal of pediatrics : WJP·2023
Same author

The impact of urinary incontinence on multiple health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analysis of observational studies.

Aging clinical and experimental research·2023
Same author

Correction to: Food insecurity and physical multimorbidity among adults aged ≥ 50 years from six low- and middle-income countries.

European journal of nutrition·2023
Same author

Association Between Pain and Sarcopenia Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years from Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences·2023
Same author

National trends in physical activity among adolescents in South Korea before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2009-2021.

Journal of medical virology·2023
Same journal

Ayurvedic nutraceutical, Chyawanprash, enhances longevity and stress resilience via mitochondrial and muscular health in C. elegans model of ageing.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

Activation of Sirt3 reprograms mitochondrial function to regenerate intervertebral disc degeneration.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

Sit-to-stand power shows greater magnitude associations with radial bone strength compared to handgrip strength in adults aged 60-95 years: A cross-sectional study.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

Impact of simultaneous motor-cognitive training on motor capacities in older adults: A quasi-randomized parallel controlled trial.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

Triglyceride-glucose-related metabolic indices, phenotypic aging, and incident pulmonary embolism.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

A comparative study reveals distinct patterns of resting-state activity in tinnitus and chronic pain.

Experimental gerontology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 11, 2026

A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
12:18

A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: January 11, 2020

8.1K

Mild cognitive impairment and sedentary behavior: A multinational study.

Davy Vancampfort1, Brendon Stubbs2, Elvira Lara3

  • 1KU Leuven, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Leuven, Belgium; KU Leuven, University Psychiatric Center KU Leuven, Kortenberg, Belgium.

Experimental Gerontology
|April 29, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

High sedentary behavior (SB) increases the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Adults aged 50+ spending 8 or more hours daily in sedentary time had 1.56 times higher odds for MCI.

Keywords:
DementiaMild cognitive impairmentSedentarySitting

More Related Videos

Lexical Decision Task for Studying Written Word Recognition in Adults with and without Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment
06:48

Lexical Decision Task for Studying Written Word Recognition in Adults with and without Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: June 25, 2019

9.8K
Digital Handwriting Analysis of Characters in Chinese Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
05:58

Digital Handwriting Analysis of Characters in Chinese Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: March 11, 2021

5.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 11, 2026

A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
12:18

A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: January 11, 2020

8.1K
Lexical Decision Task for Studying Written Word Recognition in Adults with and without Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment
06:48

Lexical Decision Task for Studying Written Word Recognition in Adults with and without Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: June 25, 2019

9.8K
Digital Handwriting Analysis of Characters in Chinese Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
05:58

Digital Handwriting Analysis of Characters in Chinese Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: March 11, 2021

5.1K

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sedentary behavior (SB) is linked to cognitive decline.
  • The specific risk SB poses for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is not well understood.
  • This research investigates the association between SB and MCI in low- and middle-income countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if increased sedentary time is associated with a higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
  • To quantify the association between sedentary behavior and MCI in adults aged 50 and above.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 34,129 adults (≥50 years) in the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) survey.
  • Categorized sedentary behavior as <8 or ≥8 hours per day (high SB).
  • Employed multivariable logistic regression to analyze the relationship between SB and MCI, adjusting for confounders.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of MCI was 15.3%, and high SB (≥8h/day) was 10.1%.
  • High SB (≥8h/day) was associated with 1.56 times higher odds of MCI.
  • Each additional hour of SB per day increased MCI odds by 1.08 times.

Conclusions:

  • Sedentary lifestyle emerges as a potential risk factor for MCI.
  • Further research, including longitudinal and intervention studies, is needed to confirm these findings and explore dementia risk.