Psychosocial stressors and cognitive function: An analysis using data from the English longitudinal study of ageing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Growing evidence suggests that psychosocial stressors-such as financial strain, caregiving responsibilities, disability, and limiting long-term illnesses-may contribute to accelerated cognitive decline in older adults. However, the heterogeneity of stressor profiles and their distinct impact on specific cognitive domains remain poorly understood.

Objective

To examine the associations between varying burdens of psychosocial stressors and cognitive function over a 10-year period using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA).

Methods

We used longitudinal data from wave 4 (2008-2009) to wave 9 (2018-2019) of ELSA, comprising 10,893 participants aged ≥50 years at baseline who had valid measurements of psychosocial stressors and cognitive outcom

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12413730 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature