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  • Cognitive psychology
  • Social psychology
  • Gerontology

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  • Subjective cognitive functioning (SCF) involves self-appraisal of cognitive abilities and impairments.
  • Perceived cognitive impairment predicts age-related cognitive decline.
  • Social support is linked to objective cognition, but its relation to SCF is less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between social support and subjective cognitive functioning (SCF).
  • To determine if negative social interactions impact SCF.
  • To examine these relationships across different adult age groups.

Main Methods:

  • 1,877 participants (aged 18-99) from the Virginia Cognitive Aging Project.
  • Assessed multiple domains of subjective cognitive functioning (SCF) and social support.
  • Statistical analyses controlled for sociodemographic, well-being, and health factors.

Main Results:

  • Negative support interactions were significantly associated with poorer SCF.
  • This association remained significant after accounting for other influencing factors.
  • The strength of the relationship between social support and SCF was consistent across all adult age ranges.

Conclusions:

  • Negative social interactions adversely impact an individual's self-appraisal of their cognitive abilities.
  • Social support quality, particularly the absence of negative interactions, is crucial for maintaining subjective cognitive functioning.
  • Findings emphasize the role of social relationships in cognitive health across the lifespan.