Effects of Participation in Social Activities on Cognitive Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Korea
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15475009 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jongnam Hwang (0000-0001-7078-9244, Wonkwang University), Sangmin Park (0000-0002-5614-8413, Seoul National University), Sang Min Park (0000-0002-7498-4829, Seoul National University), Sujin Kim (0000-0002-4251-6318, Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 2315-2315 |
| Publication date | 2018-10-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph15102315 |
| OpenAlex | W2895960410 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 47 |
Cognitive function is a critical health issue in later life, the decline of which disrupts well-being and daily life function. Cognitive decline in older ages can also be understood in the context of the social environment such as social connectedness and engagement in personal life. This study aimed to examine: (1) whether participation in social activities contributes to preventing cognitive decline, and (2) what type of social activities are beneficial to maintaining cognitive function. Data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLOSA) 2006–2014, a longitudinal survey of the household-dwelling population aged 45 and older in Korea were used. The results revealed that Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores decreased with increasing age, at a rate of approximately 0.18 units across all age-gender groups, and the decrease was steeper for adults aged 65 and over. Participation in social gatherings was likely to delay the decline in cognitive function after the age of 65. In a gender-stratified model, social activity may not have an impact on the decline of cognitive function for men, whereas participation in social gatherings was negatively related to the decline of MMSE scores in women. This study suggests the need for a gender-stratified policy for preventing the decline of cognitive function while promoting engagement in social activities in Korean older adults
Activities of daily living · Cognition · Cognitive decline · Context (archaeology · Dementia · Disease · Geography · Longitudinal study · Population · Psychiatry · Social connectedness · Social engagement · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Demography · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 13 |
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| Citations per year | 1,63 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 13 |