Chronic loneliness and longitudinal changes in cognitive functioning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Loneliness is a worldwide concern with significant health implications that may be a significant risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In light of the importance of detecting early cognitive changes and risk factors influencing cognitive health, this study examined whether chronic loneliness predicted cognitive changes among young and middle-aged adults.

Methods

This study utilizes data from a longitudinal measurement burst study spanning over two years, comprising three waves of data collection. A systematically recruited young to mid-life adult sample (25- 65 years) included 172 racially and economically diverse participants who provided information about loneliness for at least two consecutive waves. Chronic loneliness was defined based on

SUBMITTER: Kang JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11954266 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature