Social Isolation and Cognitive Function in Later Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Isobel E M Evans, Anthony Martyr, Rachel Collins, Carol Brayne, Linda Clare

October 2020

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions frequently highlight the importance of social connections and their impact on cognitive health in aging populations, using language like 'crucial for mental well-being' and 'a wake-up call for society'. Some posts explore the variability in measurements and call for stronger policies to reduce social isolation, demonstrating a mix of support, curiosity, and concern about the topic's broader implications.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings that social isolation negatively affects cognitive health in older adults.

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Interest
 High level of interest

The posts indicate a high level of interest, with many discussing implications and expressing concern about social disconnectedness.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

While some posts delve into the significance of the research, others simply mention it, showing moderate engagement with the topic.

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Impact
 High level of impact

Participants believe this research could influence social health policies and individual behaviors, highlighting its notable impact.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

1 Posts

Blogs

10 Articles

News

78 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

31,779

Total Likes

390

Extended Reach

32,798

Social Features

91

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study found that lower social isolation, characterized by active social engagement and larger social networks, is linked to better cognitive function in older adults.
  • The meta-analysis of 51 studies showed a modest but significant association, with an overall correlation of about 0.54 between social activity and cognitive health.
  • Variability in how social isolation and cognitive functions are measured across research may explain why findings have been inconsistent, but overall, social connections seem important for maintaining cognitive abilities in later life.]