A Bidirectional Analysis of the Longitudinal Relationship Between Depression and Cognitive Impairment in a Sample of Adults Aged 50 and Older

by Abigail Ransom

The present research will investigate bidirectional longitudinal associations between depression and cognitive impairment in a sample of community-dwelling adults aged 50 and older using a cross-lagged panel model. In line with hypotheses, higher levels of depression at wave 1 were associated with higher levels of depression and cognitive impairment two years later, and higher levels of cognitive impairment at wave 1 were associated with higher levels of cognitive impairment and depression two years later.

Major: 
Psychology
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Michelle Newman
Poster Number: 
51150

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Social and Behavioral Sciences - First Place