Cognitive and socio-emotional correlates of psychological well-being and mental health in Guatemalan adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about associations of psychological and mental well-being with cognitive and socioemotional factors in low and middle-income countries, particularly among vulnerable populations born in adverse environments that may restrict developmental potential. This study aimed to examine the cognitive and socioemotional correlates of psychological well-being and mental health in a cohort of Guatemalan adults born in contexts of poverty and malnutrition.

Methods

From Dec 2017 to Apr 2019, data were collected from 704 women and 564 men ages 40-57 years living in four rural villages in eastern Guatemala and Guatemala City. We measured latent domains of psychological well-being, spirituality and religion, emotional support, and executive function using Confirmato

SUBMITTER: Ramirez-Luzuriaga MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8459534 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature