The association between facets of conscientiousness and performance-based and informant-rated cognition, affect, and activities in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify facets of conscientiousness associated with objective cognitive performance, informant-rated cognitive decline, and informant-rated affect and activities implicated in cognitive health.

Method

Health and Retirement Study participants (N = 2,516) reported on their personality, completed a comprehensive cognitive assessment, and had knowledgeable informants report on their cognition, affect, and activities.

Results

Industriousness and responsibility were associated with better cognitive performance; order was associated with less informant-rated cognitive decline. The facets were also associated with more positive affect, less negative affect, greater engagement in cognitive activities and activities outside the house, and less engagement in passiv

SUBMITTER: Sutin AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8709883 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature