Association between social capital and trajectories of cognitive function among Chinese older adults
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Social capital, including civic participation and spiritual capital, influences cognitive function trajectories in older Chinese adults. High civic participation reduces slow decline risk, while high spiritual capital lowers deterioration risk.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background
- The relationship between social capital and cognitive function trajectories in older Chinese adults remains under-explored.
- This study utilizes longitudinal data from the Ningxia Healthy Aging Cohort to investigate this association.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify distinct cognitive function trajectories among older adults in mainland China.
- To examine the association between various dimensions of social capital and these cognitive function trajectories.
Main Methods
- Longitudinal data from four waves (2012-2023) were analyzed using conditional latent class growth modeling (LCGM) to identify cognitive function trajectories.
- Cognitive function was assessed using the Chinese version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
- Social capital components (social cohesion, social interaction, civic participation, spiritual capital) were measured at baseline using standard instruments. Multinomial logistic regression analyzed associations.
Main Results
- Three cognitive function trajectories were identified: Stable (72.5%), slow decline (25.8%), and deterioration (1.7%).
- High spiritual capital was linked to a reduced risk of the deterioration trajectory (OR=0.36).
- High civic participation was associated with a decreased risk of the slow decline trajectory (OR=0.61). Baseline cognitive function, age, and obesity were significant risk factors.
Conclusions
- Cognitive function trajectories are diverse among older Chinese adults.
- Civic participation and spiritual capital demonstrate protective associations against cognitive decline.
- Findings advocate for social-integrated interventions targeting vulnerable older populations to support cognitive health.
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