Neuroticism predicts informant reported cognitive problems through health behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Personality traits have been linked to cognitive impairment, though work is needed to understand the mechanisms involved. Research also needs to consider alternative markers of cognitive impairment, such as informant report measures. The aim of the current study was to examine the role of health behaviors and social engagement as mediators for the relationship between personality and informant reported cognitive problems. It was expected that neuroticism would predict cognitive problems through negative health behaviors, while conscientiousness might predict cognitive problems through positive health behaviors.

Methods

Using data from the St. Louis Personality and Aging Network study at three time points, spanning approximately 2.27 years (N = 

SUBMITTER: Best RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8767481 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature