#2Tanya T. Nguyen(UCSD: University of California, San Diego)H-Index: 16
Last. Elizabeth W. Twamley(UCSD: University of California, San Diego)H-Index: 52
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We investigated subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs), as well as physical and mental health factors, in adults and older adults. U.S. residents (N = 2,962) were recruited via the Amazon Mechanical Turk platform and completed a 90-item survey. Overall, 493/1930 (25.5%) of younger adults and 278/1032 (26.9%) of older adults endorsed SCCs. Analyses revealed worse physical and mental health characteristics in the SCC+ compared to the SCC- group, with primarily medium (Cohen's d = 0.50) to large (0...
#2Brent T. Mausbach(UCSD: University of California, San Diego)H-Index: 60
Last. Igor Grant(UCSD: University of California, San Diego)H-Index: 130
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Abstract null null Objective null Caring for a relative with dementia is considered a chronically stressful role associated with negative consequences for psychological health such as higher levels of depression. However, the subjective experience of depressive symptomatology is complex as it relates to two unique domains: positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA). The objective of this study was to analyze, through a longitudinal design, the associations of caregivers’ cognitive (avoidance ...
Last. Winston Chiong(UCSF: University of California, San Francisco)H-Index: 15
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OBJECTIVES The relationship between wisdom and fluid intelligence (Gf) is poorly understood, particularly in older adults. We empirically tested the magnitude of the correlation between wisdom and Gf to help determine the extent of overlap between these two constructs. DESIGN Cross-sectional study with preregistered hypotheses and well-powered analytic plan (https://osf.io/h3pjx). SETTING Memory and Aging Center at the University of California San Francisco, located in the USA. PARTICIPANTS 141 ...
#1Dilip V. Jeste(UCSD: University of California, San Diego)H-Index: 127
#2Sejal Patel(APA: American Psychological Association)H-Index: 1
Last. Saul Levin(APA: American Psychological Association)H-Index: 1
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This study assessed the impact of a Leadership Fellowship, sponsored by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and APA Foundation, on the careers of psychiatry residents and examined the influence of gender and year of Fellowship completion. This 2-year program for residents offered multiple opportunities to interact with professional leaders at various levels. A retrospective online survey of alumni of the APA Leadership Fellowship, who had completed this Fellowship between 2003 and 2019, w...
Loneliness and wisdom have opposite effects on health and well-being. Loneliness is a serious public health problem associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Wisdom is associated with better health and well-being. We have consistently found a strong negative correlation between loneliness and wisdom. The present study aimed to investigate the association of loneliness and wisdom with the gut microbiome. One hundred eighty-four community-dwelling adults (28-97 years) completed validated ...
Last. Elizabeth W. Twamley(UCSD: University of California, San Diego)H-Index: 52
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OBJECTIVE The current cross-sectional study examined cognition and performance-based functional abilities in a continuing care senior housing community (CCSHC) that is comparable to other CCSHCs in the US with respect to residents' demographic characteristics. METHOD Participants were 110 older adult residents of the independent living unit. We assessed sociodemographics, mental health, neurocognitive functioning, and functional capacity. RESULTS Compared to normative samples, participants perfo...