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Motor-Cognitive Associations in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Toward Self-Assessment Tools
Hwang Jin1, Tianpei Li1, Chulwook Park2,3,4
1Department of Physical Education, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 27, 2026
Summary
Older adults
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neuroscience
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Investigating the link between motor skills and cognitive function in aging populations.
- Highlighting the need for early detection of motor-cognitive decline.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between motor coordination and cognitive abilities in older adults.
- To develop a preliminary diagnostic tool for identifying motor-cognitive aging.
Main Methods:
- Employed a mixed-methods approach.
- Utilized the Stroop word test and various motor coordination measurements.
- Focused on identifying markers of cognitive aging in older adults.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations found between asymmetric spatial coordination (AC) and Stroop error effects (SEEs).
- AC, simple reaction time (SRT), and anticipation time (AT) were significant predictors of SEEs (R² = 0.635).
- AC was the strongest predictor (β = -0.475), indicating its importance in executive cognitive abilities.
Conclusions:
- Physical coordination is closely linked to cognitive function in aging.
- Integrated diagnostic approaches are crucial for managing age-related cognitive impairments.
- Findings support the development of tools to monitor motor-cognitive health in older adults.
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