Want to contribute to science while learning more about your own patterns of thinking and feeling? Researchers at the University of California – Davis are conducting a study to examine the link between social health and cognition in everyday life during middle and older adulthood.
What we are studying
We are studying the link between social health (loneliness, isolation, support) and cognition (attention, memory, processing speed) in everyday life during middle and older adulthood.
Why it is important
This work is important because loneliness is a nationally-recognized epidemic that increases risk for cognitive decline by 50%.
What we hope to accomplish
This work will help us understand how loneliness and social isolation contribute to cognitive decline. A better understanding of social risk and resilience will allow us to develop behavioral interventions that protect against cognitive decline and promote healthy aging.
Who can participate in this research
You are eligible to participate if you are 45-74 years old, fluent in English, and have a smartphone with reliable internet access and a US-based phone number.
Who cannot participate
You are not eligible to participate if you have a history of diagnosed neurocognitive impairments or dementia, severe motor or vision impairment(s) that would prevent you from responding to daily surveys, or medical or psychological condition(s) that may prevent you from responding to daily surveys.
Participation in this study includes:
Estimated time commitment:
8 hours over 3 weeks.
How can I find out more about this study?
Zoë Hawks, PhD & Emorie Beck, PhD lead this study.
Click here to get started.
If you have questions, contact the eHealth Study Team at:
ehealth@ucdavis.edu.
(573) 690-0133
