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  2. Age-related Differences In Cognitive Reappraisal: The Role Of Cognitive Function And Implications For Emotional Regulation.
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Age-related differences in cognitive reappraisal: The role of cognitive function and implications for emotional

Yue Yu1, Gaoxiang Ouyang2, Jin Li1

  • 1School of Psychology, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China.

Neuroscience
|June 14, 2025

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Older adults use positive reappraisal for emotional regulation, while younger adults prefer detached reappraisal due to cognitive differences. Cognitive training may enhance emotional regulation in older adults.

Keywords:
Cognitive functionCognitive trainingDetached reappraisalOlder adultsPositive reappraisal

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Cognitive reappraisal is a key emotional regulation strategy.
  • Age-related differences exist in emotional regulation, with younger adults favoring detached reappraisal and older adults favoring positive reappraisal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review age differences in cognitive reappraisal strategies and their neural mechanisms.
  • To explore the influence of cognitive functioning on cognitive reappraisal strategies across the lifespan.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing research on cognitive reappraisal, aging, and emotional regulation.
  • Analysis of age-related differences in neural activity associated with emotional regulation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Younger adults utilize prefrontal cognitive control regions for rapid emotional suppression.
  • Older adults employ emotion regulation by reconstructing emotional meaning, potentially linked to life experience.
  • Age-related cognitive decline may influence strategy selection in older adults.

Conclusions:

  • Age-related differences in cognitive reappraisal strategies are linked to distinct neural mechanisms.
  • Cognitive functioning significantly influences the choice and effectiveness of emotional regulation strategies.
  • Cognitive training holds potential for improving cognitive function and optimizing emotional regulation in older adults.