Perceived Control, Brain Health, and Cognitive Reserve: Assessing Longitudinal Resilience Mechanisms in Diverse Older Adults
We found more evidence for cognitive reserve, rather than brain maintenance, as a resilience mechanism linking perceived control to cognitive health. Internal and external control have distinct associations with brain and cognitive health across ethnic groups, highlighting the importance of understanding upstream factors contributing to perceived control differences. Reducing external control, especially among minoritized older adults, may result in better cognitive health through a cognitive reserve mechanism.
Authors
- Robin Pierce
- Ketlyne Sol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6716-6927)
- Laura B. Zahodne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5763-4501)
- Emily P. Morris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9709-6023)
- Monica Nelson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0395-5868)
- Jordan D Palms (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5659-4552)
- Kiana A. Scambray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9618-6385)
- Adam Brickman
- Richard Mayeux
Institutions
- University of Michigan (US)
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70860_097207
- Primary Topic
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00