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Cognitive Engagement in Later Life: Descriptive and Explanatory Findings

Findings on the relationship between engagement in lifestyle and cognitive functioning are not consistent; some authors report that engagement in lifestyle predicts an individual's cognitive functioning; while other report that an individual's cognitive functioning predicts the type and level of engagement an individual participates in. The current study will use longitudinal data (N = 235) to investigate the bidirectional relationship between engagement (engaged lifestyle activities) and cognition (crystallized & fluid intelligence). Despite inconsistent findings it is proposed that cognitive functioning may be better understood when examining how stimulation of activity, need for cognition, and openness to experience affect engagement in an active lifestyle. As such the current study will investigate if stimulation of activity, need for cognition, and openness to experience moderate the relationship between engaged lifestyles and cognitive functioning. The results, limitations and implications are discussed.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc955119
Date12 1900
CreatorsAbdullah, Bashir
ContributorsBoals, Adriel, 1973-, Wang, Ciachih, Watkins, Clifton
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
FormatText
RightsPublic, Abdullah, Bashir, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved.

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