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  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) involves perceived cognitive dysfunction, potentially signaling early dementia.
  • SCD is prevalent in older adults, yet its impact on interpersonal relationships remains understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between subjective cognitive decline and attachment styles.
  • To explore how SCD influences close relationships and individual differences in attachment.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 16 SCD patients and 39 controls from the COSCODE study.
  • Utilized Hazan and Shafer questionnaires for attachment styles and the Experience in Close Relationships Scale.
  • Employed Wilcoxon rank-sum test with Bonferroni correction for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

  • SCD was significantly associated with lower disorganized attachment scores (p=0.01).
  • No significant association was found between SCD and overall experience in close relationships.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding attachment changes in SCD offers crucial insights for supporting couple relationships.
  • This research aids in comprehending relationship dynamics preceding dementia onset.