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Treffer: Cognitive Benefits of Online Social Networking for Healthy Older Adults.

Title:
Cognitive Benefits of Online Social Networking for Healthy Older Adults.
Authors:
Myhre JW; Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson., Mehl MR; Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson., Glisky EL; Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson.
Source:
The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences [J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci] 2017 Sep 01; Vol. 72 (5), pp. 752-760.
Publication Type:
Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: published on behalf of the Gerontological Society of America by Oxford University Press Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9508483 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1758-5368 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10795014 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: Washington, DC : published on behalf of the Gerontological Society of America by Oxford University Press
Original Publication: Washington, DC : Gerontological Society of America, c1995-
MeSH Terms:
Computer User Training* , Social Networking*, Cognitive Aging/*psychology, Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Attention ; Executive Function ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Memory, Short-Term ; Neuropsychological Tests/statistics & numerical data ; Pilot Projects ; Psychometrics ; Reaction Time ; Reference Values ; Social Isolation ; Treatment Outcome
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Executive function; Social interaction; Social media; Technology; Training; Working memory
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20160318 Date Completed: 20170825 Latest Revision: 20220316
Update Code:
20250114
DOI:
10.1093/geronb/gbw025
PMID:
26984523
Database:
MEDLINE

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Objectives: Research suggests that older adults who remain socially active and cognitively engaged have better cognitive function than those who are isolated and disengaged. This study examined the efficacy of learning and using an online social networking website, Facebook.com, as an intervention to maintain or enhance cognitive function in older adults.
Method: Forty-one older adults were assigned to learn and use Facebook (n = 14) or an online diary website (active control, n = 13) for 8 weeks or placed on a waitlist (n = 14). Outcome measures included neuropsychological tests of executive functions, memory, and processing speed and self-report questionnaires about social engagement.
Results: The Facebook group showed a significant increase in a composite measure of updating, an executive function factor associated with complex working memory tasks, compared to no significant change in the control groups. Other measures of cognitive function and social support showed no differential improvement in the Facebook group.
Discussion: Learning and using an online social networking site may provide specific benefits for complex working memory in a group of healthy older adults. This may reflect the particular cognitive demands associated with online social networking and/or the benefits of social engagement more generally.
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