Types of Social Group Participation and Long-Term Cognitive Preservation in Older Ages.

IF 4.9 3区医学 Q1 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Innovation in Aging Pub Date : 2025-02-22 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1093/geroni/igaf009

MinJia Hsieh, TienYu Owen Yang, TzuYi Li, Chi Chiao, TeTien Ting, YenLing Chiu, YiFang Chuang

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Abstract

Background and objectives: Participating in social groups predicts better cognitive preservation in older adults in the short term (<5 years). Long-term evidence with direct comparison between specific types of social groups is needed.

Research design and methods: In the Taiwan Longitudinal Study of Aging (n = 4,009, mean age 64 years), 1,479 individuals reported participation in at least 1 of the 4 common types of social groups at baseline in 2003, including socializing, volunteering, religious, and networking groups. Cognitive function was measured by a modified Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire at years 0 (baseline), 4, 8, and 12. Linear mixed-effects models were used to estimate relative cognitive preservation (in %) compared with individuals who did not participate in social groups at baseline or compared with individuals who participated in different social groups at baseline.

Results: We found volunteering group participation was associated with most consistent cognitive preservation at year 4 (35%, 95% CI: +10% to +60%), 8 (+64%, +44% to +84%), and 12 (+57%, +24% to +89%) compared with the individuals who did not participate in social groups, and at year 12 compared with participants of other social groups (+65%, +16% to +114%).

Discussion and implications: Our findings support a long-term prediction of better cognitive preservation among volunteering group participants.

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老年人社会群体参与类型与长期认知保存。

背景与目的：参与社会团体能在短期内改善老年人的认知能力(研究设计与方法：台湾老龄化纵向研究（n = 4,009，平均年龄64岁），2003年有1,479人报告在基线时参与了4种常见社会团体中的至少一种，包括社交、志愿、宗教和网络团体。在第0年（基线）、第4年、第8年和第12年，采用改进的便携式简短精神状态问卷测量认知功能。使用线性混合效应模型来估计与基线时未参加社会群体的个体或基线时参加不同社会群体的个体相比的相对认知保存（以%为单位）。结果：我们发现，与不参加社会团体的个体相比，参加志愿团体与4年级（35%，95% CI: +10%至+60%）、8年级（+64%，+44%至+84%）和12年级（+57%，+24%至+89%）以及12年级与其他社会团体的参与者相比（+65%，+16%至+114%）的认知保存最为一致。讨论和启示：我们的研究结果支持志愿者群体参与者更好的认知保存的长期预测。

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Innovation in Aging GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-

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4.10

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15 weeks

期刊介绍： Innovation in Aging, an interdisciplinary Open Access journal of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), is dedicated to publishing innovative, conceptually robust, and methodologically rigorous research focused on aging and the life course. The journal aims to present studies with the potential to significantly enhance the health, functionality, and overall well-being of older adults by translating scientific insights into practical applications. Research published in the journal spans a variety of settings, including community, clinical, and laboratory contexts, with a clear emphasis on issues that are directly pertinent to aging and the dynamics of life over time. The content of the journal mirrors the diverse research interests of GSA members and encompasses a range of study types. These include the validation of new conceptual or theoretical models, assessments of factors impacting the health and well-being of older adults, evaluations of interventions and policies, the implementation of groundbreaking research methodologies, interdisciplinary research that adapts concepts and methods from other fields to aging studies, and the use of modeling and simulations to understand factors and processes influencing aging outcomes. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars across various disciplines, such as technology, engineering, architecture, economics, business, law, political science, public policy, education, public health, social and psychological sciences, biomedical and health sciences, and the humanities and arts, reflecting a holistic approach to advancing knowledge in gerontology.