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  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Gerontology

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  • Subjective well-being (SWB) is linked to numerous positive outcomes in adulthood.
  • Existing research shows a connection between cognitive function and SWB.
  • This study investigates the relationship between neurocognition and SWB across different ages and over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how neurocognitive abilities relate to SWB across the adult lifespan.
  • To determine if age moderates the relationship between neurocognition and SWB.
  • To assess the temporal dynamics between neurocognitive function and SWB.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 3,856 adults (ages 18-99) from the Virginia Cognitive Aging Project.
  • Administered a neurocognitive test battery (spatial visualization, episodic memory, reasoning, processing speed, vocabulary).
  • Assessed SWB using measures of life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect.

Main Results:

  • Spatial visualization, episodic memory, and processing speed predicted life satisfaction in certain age groups, with limited age moderation.
  • Vocabulary showed a negative association with positive affect across all age groups.
  • Temporal relationships between neurocognition and SWB were largely non-significant and not moderated by age.

Conclusions:

  • The cross-sectional link between neurocognition and SWB may be partially age-dependent for certain aspects of well-being.
  • The long-term, temporal relationship between neurocognitive function and SWB appears minimal.
  • Findings contribute to understanding the complex interplay between cognitive health and psychological well-being throughout adulthood.