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Cognitive Function and Perceived Social Support among Healthy Individuals: Does the Sex Matter?
Yuan-Yun Hsueh, Shih-Hsien Lin, Po See Chen, Kao Chin Chen, I Hui Lee, Tzung Lieh Yeh, Ru-Band Lu, Yen Kuang Yang
Objectives: In clinical practice, both cognitive function and social support are
important variables that may be associated with mental health and influence treat-
ment outcome. But, the relationship between cognitive function and social support
is still unclear. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between
cognitive function and social support among healthy individuals. Method: We
enrolled 164 healthy participants, and assessed their cognitive function with the
Wechsler Memory Scale – Revised and perceived social support with the Measure
of Support Function. Results: The indices of verbal memory, general memory, at-
tention/concentration, and delayed recall were found to be significantly associated
with perceived social support in daily routine among all participants (p < 0.05).
The attention/concentration index was significantly associated with perceived so- cial support in crisis (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the phenomenon was particularly in
females (p < 0.05), but not in males. Conclusion: A correlation between cognitive
functions and perceived social support might exist. Meanwhile, sex differences
should also be considered.
Key Word | Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised, sex difference, Measure of Support Function, cognitive decline |
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