Age differences in social-cognitive abilities across the stages of adulthood and path model investigation of adult social cognition [r-libre/2383]

Gourlay, Catherine; Collin, Pascal; D'Auteuil, Camille; Jacques, Marie; Caron, Pier-Olivier, & Scherzer, Peter B. (2022). Age differences in social-cognitive abilities across the stages of adulthood and path model investigation of adult social cognition. Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition, 29 (6), 1033-1067. https://doi.org/10.1080/13825585.2021.1962789

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Item Type:	Journal Articles
Refereed:	Yes
Status:	Published
Abstract:	Accumulating evidence points toward an association between older age and performance decrements in social cognition (SC). We explored age-related variations in four components of SC: emotion recognition, theory of mind, social judgment, and blame attributions. A total of 120 adults divided into three stages (18–34 years, 35–59 years, 60–85 years) completed a battery of SC. Between and within age-group differences in SC were investigated. Path analyses were used to identify relationships among the components. Emotion recognition and theory of mind showed differences beginning either in midlife, or after. Blame attributions and social judgment did not show a significant difference. However, social judgment varied significantly within groups. Path models revealed a relationship between emotion recognition and theory of mind. Findings highlight age-related differences in some components and a link between two components. Strategies promoting social functioning in aging might help to maintain or improve these abilities over time.
Official URL:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13825...
Depositor:	Caron, Pier-Olivier
Owner / Manager:	Pier-Olivier Caron
Deposited:	09 Aug 2021 17:37
Last Modified:	01 Sep 2023 05:15

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