Self-reported hopefulness and cognitive function: the moderating effect of physical activity in older adults without cognitive impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With dementia cases rising globally, identifying modifiable psychological factors that support cognitive resilience is crucial. Hopefulness, an optimistic emotional state, may serve as a protective factor against cognitive decline. However, its role in cognitively normal (CN) individuals remains underexplored. We aim to investigate the association between self-reported hopefulness and overall cognitive function in CN older adults and to examine the moderating effect of physical activity on this relationship.

Methods

A total of 152 CN adults aged 65-90 years were included in the General Lifestyle and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) study. Hopefulness was assessed by the Geriatric Depression Scale item "Are you hopeful about the future?," with "Yes" and "No" responses defi

SUBMITTER: Lee BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12660227 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature