The relationship between resilience and cognitive function of older adults

VernacularTitle:老年人心理弹性与认知功能的关系
Author: Yuping ZHANG ; Yanzhang LI ; Xiaoling HUANG ; Xi CHEN ; Yajing ZHANG
Keywords: Resilience; Cognitive function; Older adults
From: Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(8):732-735
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the role of resilience on cognitive function in older adults.MethodsBy random sampling,a total of 321 older adults participated the present study and were investigated by Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale,Mini Mental State Examination and self-designed general questionnaire.ResultsThe score of resilience in older adults (82.75±15.13) was significantly higher than that of Chinese community people (65.40±13.90) (t=20.68,P<0.01).Older adults with poor resilience performed significantly lower on all dimensions of cognitive abilities than the other two groups (middle & higher resilience group) (all P<0.05).With both age and educational level controlled,tenacity and strength were of positive prediction for the cognitive abilities of older adults (β=0.25,0.17,P<0.05).ConclusionThere is a close relationship between resilience and cognitive function of older adults.The training of tenacity,strength and optimism will help delay the decline of cognitive function.