功能性大脑网络的年龄差异与孤独和同理心有关
Laetitia Mwilambwe-Tshilobo1, Roni Setton2, Danilo Bzdok1,3,4,5,6
1Montreal Neurological Institute, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Network neuroscience (Cambridge, Mass.)
|July 3, 2023
概括
老年人的大脑连接不同,基于孤独和同情心. 老年人的孤独表明,与年轻成年人不同的是,协会网络集成的增加.
科学领域:
- 神经科学是一个神经科学.
- 认知科学 认知科学
- 老年学是一门学科.
背景情况:
- 孤独与年轻和中年人的大脑连接发生变化有关.
- 了解社交 (孤独,同理心) 与老年人大脑功能之间的关系仍然有限.
研究的目的:
- 研究大脑皮层的孤独,同情反应和休息状态功能连接 (RSFC) 之间的关系中的与年龄相关的差异.
- 为了比较这些社会维度如何与年轻和年长的成年人年龄组之间的大脑网络集成有关.
主要方法:
- 利用多回声功能磁共振成像 (fMRI) 静止状态功能连接 (RSFC) 的多变量分析.
- 分析了年轻 (平均年龄22.6y) 和年长 (平均年龄69.0y) 成人队伍中孤独和同情心的自我报告措施.
主要成果:
- 孤独和同理心在组合样本中是反向相关的.
- 年轻成年人的孤独感和两个年龄组的同理心与视觉网络与协会网络的整合增加相关.
- 老年人的孤独与协会网络的网络内部和网络之间更大的整合有关.
结论:
- 与孤独和同理心相关的大脑系统表现出特定于年龄的差异,特别是在成年后期.
- 像孤独和同情心这样的社会经验背后的神经认知过程在人类寿命中各不相同,在老年时出现不同的模式.
相关概念视频
Empathy
9.6K
Some researchers suggest that altruism operates on empathy. Empathy is the capacity to understand another person’s perspective, to feel what he or she feels. An empathetic person makes an emotional connection with others and feels compelled to help (Batson, 1991). Empathy can be expressed in several ways, including cognitive, affective, and motor.
9.6K
Cognitive Development During Adolescence
84
During adolescence, individuals experience significant cognitive development that enhances their understanding of others' emotions and thoughts, known as cognitive empathy. This period is marked by an increased ability to adapt to others' perspectives and a more nuanced understanding of others' mental states, a skill that is foundational for social problem-solving and conflict avoidance. The development of cognitive empathy relies heavily on the theory of mind — the...
84
Relationship Formation
40.1K
What do you think is the single most influential factor in determining with whom you become friends and whom you form romantic relationships? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is simple: the people with whom you have the most contact. This most important factor is proximity. You are more likely to be friends with people you have regular contact with. For example, there are decades of research that shows that you are more likely to become friends with people who live in your dorm,...
40.1K
Socioemotional Development during Infancy
84
Socio-emotional development in infancy is primarily shaped by early emotional responses and social connections, with temperament playing a central role. Temperament refers to the consistent patterns in an individual's emotional and behavioral responses, observable even in infancy. By examining temperament, researchers can better understand an infant's unique ways of interacting with the world, influencing subsequent personality and socio-emotional growth.
Primary Temperament Types
Primary Temperament Types
84
Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adulthood
151
Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development outlines a series of stages through which individuals progress across the lifespan. Each stage involves a psychosocial conflict that significantly influences personal growth and well-being. Three key stages — intimacy versus isolation, generativity versus stagnation, and integrity versus despair — highlight the developmental challenges faced in adulthood.
Intimacy Versus Isolation in Early Adulthood
Individuals in early...
Intimacy Versus Isolation in Early Adulthood
Individuals in early...
151
Cognitive Development During Adulthood
160
Cognitive development continues throughout adulthood, undergoing significant shifts across early, middle, and late stages. Individual transition occurs from adolescent idealism to pragmatic and adaptable thinking in early adulthood. During this period, individuals learn to integrate personal beliefs with the recognition that other perspectives are equally valid. Exposure to the complexities of modern society, diverse experiences, and higher education contribute to this adaptive thought process,...
160


