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  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Psychological resilience is linked to better cognitive function in older adults.
  • The specific mechanisms driving this association require further investigation.
  • Understanding these pathways is crucial for promoting cognitive health in aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mediating roles of positive and negative affect in the relationship between psychological resilience and cognitive function.
  • To analyze longitudinal data from older American adults to explore these associations over time.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study (2010-2020) with 8,296 participants aged 65+.
  • Assessed cognitive function using the Telephone Interview Cognitive Screen.
  • Measured psychological resilience and affect, employing health transition models and parallel mediation analyses.

Main Results:

  • Psychological resilience and positive affect were confirmed as distinct constructs.
  • Higher resilience correlated with increased positive affect and decreased negative affect.
  • Both positive and negative affect significantly mediated the link between resilience and subsequent cognitive function.

Conclusions:

  • Affective processes, encompassing both positive and negative emotions, appear to be a key mechanism through which psychological resilience supports cognitive health in older adults.
  • These findings suggest potential intervention targets for maintaining cognitive function and promoting well-being in later life.