The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences
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J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci · Jul 2011
Histories of social engagement and adult cognition: midlife in the U.S. study.
To evaluate whether social contacts, support, and social strain/conflict are related to executive function and memory abilities in middle-age and older adults. ⋯ Positive and negative aspects of social relationships are related to cognition throughout adulthood, consistent with the hypothesis that social factors have life-long influences on cognition. Positive and negative aspects of social engagement may thus be important factors to consider in relation to efforts to promote optimal cognitive development and cognitive aging.