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ArticleJournal of global health2020

Association between social participation and cognitive function among middle- and old-aged Chinese: A fixed-effects analysis.

Yongjie Zhou, Zhuo Chen, Ian Shaw, Xiang Wu, Shiming Liao, Ling Qi, Lijuan Huo, Yifeng Liu, Ruoxi Wang

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Yongjie ZhouDepartment of Rehabilitation, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Zhuo ChenCollege of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA.
Ian ShawSchool of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Xiang WuSchool of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Shiming LiaoSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Ling QiSchool of Health Science and Nursing, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China.
Lijuan HuoDepartment of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (Guangzhou Huiai Hospital), Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yifeng LiuDepartment of Psychiatry, Shenzhen Nanshan Center for Chronic Disease Control, Shenzhen, China.
Ruoxi WangSchool of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

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Abstract

backgroundSocial Participation (SP) is known to benefit cognitive function. However, whether the positive relationship holds across different types of SP and dimensions of cognitive function, and whether the statement stays true in middle- and old-aged Chinese have not been investigated. The present study aimed to understand the current patterns of SP and cognitive function in China's context, and therefore, explore the associations between cognitive function and SP at different levels from various aspects.

methodsA total of 7973 community residents aged 45 years and older were selected from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS, 2011-2015). A fixed-effects analysis was used to explore the association between changes in SP (diversity, frequency, and type) and that in cognitive function (memory and mental status) over a four-year period.

resultsChanging from no SP to more variety (β = 0.377, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.192-0.562 for 1 type, β = 0.703, 95% CI = 0.470-0.937 for ≥2 types) or higher frequency (β = 0.235, 95% CI = 0.007-0.462 for not regularly, β = 0.604, 95% CI = 0.411-0.798) of SP was associated with improvements in cognitive function. Playing mah-jong and using Internet were associated with improved memory but not with mental status. Sports and volunteering were associated with improved mental status but not with memory. The same pattern was observed in men and in women.

conclusionsThe study confirmed that more diversity and higher frequency of SP was associated with improved cognitive function, whereas reminded policymakers to consider cultural context when developing target strategies to improve cognitive function.

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CognitionRetirementSocial ParticipationAgedChinaFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle Aged

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