Racial discrimination predicts subjective cognitive decline: Perceived relationship support buffers the association.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Recent studies show that chronic exposure to racial discrimination increases the occurrence of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) among Black Americans. Little research, however, has examined potential for protective factors, such as perceived partner support, to buffer these effects.

Methods

This study utilized longitudinal data over a 10-year period from the Family and Community Health Study (FACHS) to examine the associations between experiences of racial discrimination, marital status, partner support, and SCD, measured by the Everyday Cognition (ECog) Scale, among 286 middle-aged Black American women. Regression analysis and internal moderator analyses were employed to analyze the data.

Results

About 31% were in married relationships. Thirty-four perce

SUBMITTER: Lei MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11534563 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature