Repetitive negative thinking is associated with cognitive function decline in older adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological problems such as depression and anxiety increase the risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. But mechanisms on the effect of psychological disorder on cognitive function is inconclusive. Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a core symptom of a number of common psychological disorders and may be a modifiable process shared by many psychological risk factors that contribute to the development of cognitive impairment. RNT may increase the risk of cognitive impairment. However, there are fewer studies related to RNT and cognitive function, and there is a lack of epidemiological studies to explore the relationship between RNT and cognitive function.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 424 older adults aged 60 years or over was performed form May to

SUBMITTER: Ye N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12131619 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature