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The association between leisure activity patterns and the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults

The association between leisure activity patterns and the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults

Authors :
Yuanyuan Zhang
Xinxin Yang
Linlin Guo
Xinyi Xu
Bingyu Chen
Xiaowei Ma
Yan Li
Source :
Frontiers in Psychology, Vol 13 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2023.

Abstract

ObjectivesThe study aimed to identify leisure activity patterns among older adults and explore the differences in the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) of these patterns.MethodsA total of 352 older adults aged ≥ 65 years in Shijiazhuang were enrolled in this study from June to September 2021. Their leisure activities and cognition were evaluated. Latent class analysis and logistic regression models were used for analysis. The manuscript was organized according to the STROBE guidelines.ResultsWe identified three latent classes of leisure activities: multidomain activities (MDA) class (55%), self-improvement activities (SIA) class (21%), and family-centered activities (FCA) class (24%). Three latent classes significantly differed in general characteristics (gender, education, and body mass index) and the prevalence of MCI. The prevalence of MCI was 3.694 times higher in older adults in the FCA class than in older adults in the MDA class (OR = 3.694, P < 0.001) and 2.573 times higher in older adults in the SIA class (OR = 2.573, P = 0.036).ConclusionPatterns of low participation in intellectual activities were associated with MCI. Identifying the heterogeneity in leisure activity engagement in later life was critical for tailoring interventions and designing programs that can improve the cognitive function of older adults.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16641078
Volume :
13
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5c7eccb86e2a4eae9d87aaf584f49751
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1080566