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  • Neuropsychology
  • Cognitive Aging
  • Generational Studies

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  • The clock drawing test (CDT) is a common tool in neurological and neuropsychological assessments.
  • Hypotheses suggest younger adults may struggle with CDT due to reduced analog clock usage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate generational differences in clock drawing performance.
  • To determine if these differences are linked to cognitive function.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study compared clock drawing performance and cognitive function across four generations.
  • 92 adults were divided into younger (18-42) and older (43-77) groups.
  • Cognitive function was assessed using computerized tests (CogState).

Main Results:

  • Younger adults exhibited significantly more clock drawing errors than older adults (p = .016).
  • The generational effect on errors was substantial and independent of cognitive abilities.
  • Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) validated cognitive domain composites.

Conclusions:

  • Younger adults show higher clock drawing error rates irrespective of cognitive performance.
  • Findings indicate a need for generation-specific or age-adjusted norms for CDT interpretation.