APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
The Role of Psychopathology and Cognitive Determinants in Aging: A Preliminary Study
- Maria Rita Sergi
University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara - Emanuela Bartolini
University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara - Adolfo Di Crosta
University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara - Laura Dattilo
University of Foggia - Giorgia D'Ignazio
University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara - Erika Marascia
University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara - Gianpaolo Salvatore
University of Foggia - Michela Balsamo
University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara - Leonardo Carlucci
University of Foggia - Rocco Palumbo
University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara
Abstract
Anxiety and depression scores were higher in participants with below average Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score [F(1,113) = 5.952; p<.05 and F(1,113) = 3.989; p<.05, respectively], who also reported worse perceived quality of life [F(1,427) = 14.085; p<.001]. Perceived quality of life was the stronger predictor of MOCA score.
Aging