Normative data for the Comic-Strip Task in the French-Quebec population aged 50 and over

The Comic-Strip Task (CST) is a measure of Theory of Mind (ToM), a key component of social cognition. Performance on cognitive tests, including those assessing social cognition, can be influenced by demographic factors such as age, education, sex and cultural background. This study aimed to establish normative data for the CST in French-Quebec people aged 50 and over. A sample of 281 healthy individuals aged 50 to 90 years, from Quebec (Canada) completed the CST. Statistical analyses examined the associations between CST performance and age, education, and sex. Results showed significant association between CST performance and both age and education level, but no significant association with sex. Normative data, stratified by age (50-69 vs ≥70 years) and education (≤12 vs >12 years), are presented as percentile ranks. These norms will support clinicians in the detection of social cognition deficits in middle-aged and older French-Quebec adults.