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Cognitive Health Motivation: A Concept Analysis Using the Walker and Avant Method
Jian Tang1, Min Tian2, Jing Cheng3
1Department of Infectious diseases, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.
Research and Theory for Nursing Practice
|February 19, 2025
Summary
This study defines cognitive health motivation, identifying key factors like beliefs and intentions. Understanding cognitive health motivation can improve interventions and promote successful cognitive aging.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Science
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Cognitive health is crucial for aging well.
- Cognitive health motivation lacks a clear definition, hindering research and interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a conceptual definition for cognitive health motivation.
- To identify its attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis using Walker and Avant's method.
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases.
- Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines.
Main Results:
- Identified five attributes: cognitive health beliefs, intentions, risk/benefit perception, and dynamic evolution.
- Antecedents include cognitive health knowledge, assessment, and awareness of cognitive decline.
- Consequences encompass cognitive health behavior, enhancement, and successful cognitive aging.
Conclusions:
- A refined definition of cognitive health motivation is essential for aging populations.
- Clarifying this concept aids in understanding behavioral changes and guiding interventions.
- Improved understanding can lead to enhanced cognitive health and successful cognitive aging.
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