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Hui-Peng Liew¹

¹University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA.

Longitudinal and Life Course Studies : International Journal

|January 4, 2024

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Cognitive trajectories differ by race, gender, and education. Interventions to maintain cognitive function should prioritize females, racial minorities, and individuals with lower education levels.

Keywords:

age-as-leveller cognitive function cumulative advantage growth curve modelling persistent inequality

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Gerontology
Cognitive Science
Public Health

Background:

Cognitive decline is a significant public health concern, particularly in aging populations.
Understanding disparities in cognitive trajectories is crucial for targeted interventions.
Existing research highlights the influence of socioeconomic and demographic factors on cognitive health.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine how total cognition score trajectories vary across different race/ethnicity, gender, and education groups.
To investigate the interplay of these factors in shaping cognitive aging.
To identify specific populations at higher risk for cognitive decline.

Main Methods:

Utilized longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) (1998-2014).
Employed growth curve modeling to analyze cognitive score changes over time.
Included a large sample size (n=32,062) from two birth cohorts (Traditionalist and Baby Boomer).

Main Results:

Significant heterogeneity in total cognition scores was observed across race/ethnicity-sex, race/ethnicity-education, and education-sex groups.
Findings support cumulative advantage/disadvantage, persistent inequality, and age-as-leveller hypotheses.
Specific demographic intersections demonstrated distinct patterns of cognitive change.

Conclusions:

Cognitive trajectories are significantly influenced by the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender, and education.
Preventive strategies and integrated care mechanisms for cognitive decline must focus on vulnerable groups, including females, racial/ethnic minorities, and those with low education.
Addressing health disparities is essential for maintaining cognitive function across the lifespan.