Momentary loneliness and intrusive thoughts among older adults: the interactive roles of mild cognitive impairment and marital status.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Loneliness is associated with maladaptive cognitions, yet little is known about the association between loneliness and intrusive thinking during older adulthood. Links between loneliness and intrusive thoughts may be particularly strong among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), who may have greater difficulty regulating emotion and intrusive thoughts. In contrast, having close relationships (e.g. being married) may serve as a protective factor as marital status is associated with better overall well-being.

Method

Participants were 316 older adults (recruited from the Bronx, NY, as part of a larger study) without dementia at study intake (40% Black; 13% Hispanic, M_age = 77.45 years, 67% women) who completed ecological momentary asses

SUBMITTER: Van Bogart K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11560736 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature