Societal gender norms and their influence on Late Life Cognition.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study assesses the influence of normative gender effects on cognitive outcomes of cognitively unimpaired older adults. The results help to understand how sex/gender identity operates as a structural determinant of AD outcomes and informs future research that is more inclusive of gender diverse identities.

Methods

We analyze data from 216 adults aged 65 and older who completed survey questions from the Aging Gender Index (AGI), which pertain to often gendered experiences of American men and women, which relate to education, employment experiences, and relationship characteristics. The participants also completed cognitive testing. We conducted bivariate and multivariable analyses, which statistically adjusted for age, education, and race.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Stites SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12276829 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature