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Evidence for the distinctive benefits of group engagement in enhancing cognitive health in aging

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ID4596852
AuthorsColin Haslam (0000-0003-0124-9601, The University of Queensland), Tegan Cruwys (0000-0001-5296-3480, The University of Queensland), Alexander Haslam (0000-0001-9523-7921, The University of Queensland)
Year2014
Volume120
Pages57-66
Publication date2014-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.08.037
PMID25222136
OpenAlexW2111566590
LanguageEN
Citations received74
References cited61

Cognition · Cognitive decline · Cognitive skill · Dementia · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Population · Psychiatry · Social engagement · Socioeconomic status · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Gerontology

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