APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

The Role of Psychopathology and Cognitive Determinants in Aging: A Preliminary Study

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Cognitive

  • 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

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