Investigating the trivariate reciprocal longitudinal relationships between purpose, loneliness, and cognitive function.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

As medical interventions for cognitive decline and dementia continue to evolve, the identification of modifiable psychosocial factors has become increasingly important. Sense of purpose and loneliness represent potential targets for intervention. In this study, we aimed to understand the potentially reciprocal relationship between sense of purpose, loneliness, and cognitive function.

Methods

The current project draws upon data from the Memory and Aging Project and Minority and Aging Research Study led by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, 2 longitudinal cohort studies of 3,118 older adults (Mage=78.4 years; 75% female; 31% Black) without dementia at enrollment. Participants completed annual assessments of cognitive function and completed self-report measures on

SUBMITTER: Pfund GN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12530885 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature