Purpose in Life and Cognitive Function: Evidence for Momentary Associations in Daily Life.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Purpose in life is associated with healthier cognitive outcomes in older adulthood. This research examines within-person dynamics between momentary purpose and cognitive function to provide proof of concept that increases in purpose are associated with better cognitive performance.

Research design and methods

Participants (N = 303; 54% female; M_age = 51.71, SD = 7.32) completed smartphone-based momentary assessments of purpose and short cognitive tasks 3 times a day for 8 days.

Results

In moments when participants felt more purpose driven than their average, they had faster processing speed (b = -1.240, SE = 0.194; p < .001), independent of person, temporal, and contextual factors and pract

SUBMITTER: Sutin AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10953619 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature