The relationship of individual social activity and cognitive function of community Chinese elderly: a cross-sectional study

Su, Xiufang; Huang, Xingbing; Yu, Jun; Wan, Shouwen; Han, Zili

doi:10.2147/ndt.s160036

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“…Several cross-sectional studies indicate that alumni and clan gathers are also beneficial to delaying cognitive decline; however, our results from a longitudinal analysis reveal no association. Most alumni and clan gatherings may be less cognitively demanding compared with other activities [ 44 ]. The frequency of social activity may also help to explain the conflicting results.…”

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Effects of Participation in Social Activities on Cognitive Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Korea

Hwang

Park

Kim

2018

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Cognitive function is a critical health issue in later life, the decline of which disrupts well-being and daily life function. Cognitive decline in older ages can also be understood in the context of the social environment such as social connectedness and engagement in personal life. This study aimed to examine: (1) whether participation in social activities contributes to preventing cognitive decline, and (2) what type of social activities are beneficial to maintaining cognitive function. Data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLOSA) 2006–2014, a longitudinal survey of the household-dwelling population aged 45 and older in Korea were used. The results revealed that Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores decreased with increasing age, at a rate of approximately 0.18 units across all age-gender groups, and the decrease was steeper for adults aged 65 and over. Participation in social gatherings was likely to delay the decline in cognitive function after the age of 65. In a gender-stratified model, social activity may not have an impact on the decline of cognitive function for men, whereas participation in social gatherings was negatively related to the decline of MMSE scores in women. This study suggests the need for a gender-stratified policy for preventing the decline of cognitive function while promoting engagement in social activities in Korean older adults.

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Effects of Participation in Social Activities on Cognitive Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Korea

Hwang

Park

Kim

2018

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“…First, since SP is an umbrella term that covers a broad range of activities, the relationship between a specific type of SP and cognitive function has not reached an agreement. For instance, a statistically significant association was observed between cognitive function and voluntary activities and interaction with friends in some studies [ 9 , 10 ] but not in others [ 11 , 12 ]. The underlying reason may be that the social significance of SP varies across cultural contexts [ 13 ], which calls for further investigation from an embeddedness perspective.…”

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Association between social participation and cognitive function among middle- and old-aged Chinese: A fixed-effects analysis

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Wu³

et al. 2020

Journal of Global Health

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Background Social Participation (SP) is known to benefit cognitive function. However, whether the positive relationship holds across different types of SP and dimensions of cognitive function, and whether the statement stays true in middle- and old-aged Chinese have not been investigated. The present study aimed to understand the current patterns of SP and cognitive function in China’s context, and therefore, explore the associations between cognitive function and SP at different levels from various aspects. Methods A total of 7973 community residents aged 45 years and older were selected from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS, 2011-2015). A fixed-effects analysis was used to explore the association between changes in SP (diversity, frequency, and type) and that in cognitive function (memory and mental status) over a four-year period. Results Changing from no SP to more variety (β = 0.377, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.192-0.562 for 1 type, β = 0.703, 95% CI = 0.470-0.937 for ≥2 types) or higher frequency (β = 0.235, 95% CI = 0.007-0.462 for not regularly, β = 0.604, 95% CI = 0.411-0.798) of SP was associated with improvements in cognitive function. Playing mah-jong and using Internet were associated with improved memory but not with mental status. Sports and volunteering were associated with improved mental status but not with memory. The same pattern was observed in men and in women. Conclusions The study confirmed that more diversity and higher frequency of SP was associated with improved cognitive function, whereas reminded policymakers to consider cultural context when developing target strategies to improve cognitive function.

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“…Social activity has been demonstrated to be beneficial for various health outcomes, including physical health status, mental health status, and quality of life ( James et al, 2011 ; Stav et al, 2012 ; Lee and Kim, 2014 ). Numerous studies indicate that social participation positively affects older adults’ health ( Tomioka et al, 2015 ; Su et al, 2018 ; Tomioka et al, 2018 ).…”

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Membership, Neighborhood Social Identification, Well-Being, and Health for the Elderly in Chile

Moyano-Díaz

Mendoza-Llanos

2021

Front. Psychol.

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The world’s elderly population is growing, and in Chile they represent 16.2% of the total population. In Chile, old age is marked by retirement, with a dramatic decrease in income that brings precariousness. Older adults are economically, socially, and psychologically vulnerable populations. This condition increases their likelihood of disengaging from their usual social environment, facilitating their isolation, sadness, and discomfort. From the perspective of social identity, well-being (WB) can be explained by two principles: social groups’ importance for health and people’s psychological identification with those groups. This study analyzes the relationships between belonging to the neighborhood and extra-neighborhood groups and neighborhood social identification with WB. Urban or rural location and gender are measured, and the sample is 1,475 older Chilean adults of both sexes. The results show that the majority are not members of social groups (52%), and the remaining 48% are members of one or two groups or organizations (42.65%). Only 4.47% belong to three groups or organizations. Those who belong to groups obtain higher scores, emotional–mental WB, and positive emotions than older adults who do not belong to any organization. Urban and rural older adults have the same level of WB. Membership in close social organizations (neighborhood councils) or distant ones (clubs for the elderly and religious groups) causes different WB associations. Membership in neighborhood councils reduces gender differences in self-assessment of health. This result supports the idea that participation in heterogeneous groups with a shared sense of belonging to the neighborhood is associated with higher WB and lower perceived loneliness. Social identification with the neighborhood, rather than belonging to the group, had the most widespread impact on WB and health indicators. The variable social identification with the neighborhood was consistently associated with indicators of hedonic WB.

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The relationship of individual social activity and cognitive function of community Chinese elderly: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 18 publications

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Effects of Participation in Social Activities on Cognitive Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Korea

Effects of Participation in Social Activities on Cognitive Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Korea

Association between social participation and cognitive function among middle- and old-aged Chinese: A fixed-effects analysis

Membership, Neighborhood Social Identification, Well-Being, and Health for the Elderly in Chile

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