Self-perceived loneliness on cognitive functioning and on self-perceived cognitive abilities in aging
Loneliness in older adults should be regarded as highly impactful not only on cognitive performance but also on perception of one's own abilities. Indeed, even when cognitive efficiency is well preserved, loneliness leads to underestimation of personal cognitive resources.
Authors
- Sara Mondini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2144-9435)
- Sonia Montemurro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8752-0978)
- Massimo Nucci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4524-3810)
- Giulia Sebastianutto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2490-6699)
- Radu Valentin Camenita
Institutions
- University of Padua (IT)
- IRCCS San Camillo Hospital (IT)
- Centro Diagnostico Italiano (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1725659
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- European Commission