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The study aims to explore the independent and joint effects of psychological resilience and social support on cognitive impairment.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Independent and joint associations of psychological resilience and social support with cognitive impairment among middle-aged and older Chinese adults

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The study aims to explore the independent and joint effects of psychological resilience and social support on cognitive impairment.
Cross-sectional design
Population includes middle-aged and older Chinese adults
Assessment of cognitive function related to resilience and social support
Resilience and social support show independent associations with cognitive function
Stronger associations observed in women
Variation in effects based on sex noted

Abstract

Resilience and social support were independently and jointly associated with cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults. These associations appeared to be stronger in women, although variation by sex was observed. Given the cross-sectional design, the findings should be interpreted as exploratory, and further longitudinal and interventional studies are needed to clarify the role of psychosocial resources in cognitive ageing.

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Xiaoxia Wei

Fangqin Tan

Weihao Shao

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Aging Clinical and Experimental Research

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University of Geneva

Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier

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