Five-factor model personality traits and cognitive function in five domains in older adulthood

Angelina R Sutin1, Yannick Stephan2, Martina Luchetti3

  • 1Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 W. Call Street, Tallahassee, FL, USA. angelina.sutin@med.fsu.edu.

BMC Geriatrics
|December 7, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Personality traits like Neuroticism and Conscientiousness significantly impact cognitive function across multiple domains in older adults. These findings link personality to cognitive health markers, suggesting broader implications for brain health research.

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