Cognitive decline is a natural consequence of aging, but several genetic, environmental, and psychological factors can influence its trajectories. Among the most enduring factors, the Big Five personality traits – defined as relatively stable tendencies to think, behave, and react to the environment – can influence both directly (e.g., by physiological correlates) and indirectly (e.g., healthy or risky behaviors) the risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) – a preclinical form of cognitive decline. Despite the great amount of studies focusing on the relationship between personality and cognitive decline, an updated systematic synthesis of the results including a broader range of study designs is still lacking. This systematic review aims to summarize the findings of studies investigating: (i) differences in personality traits between groups of healthy individuals and those with MCI, (ii) the impact of personality traits on the risk for both MCI and dementia, and (iii) changes in personality traits among individuals progressing from normal cognition to MCI. Neuroticism emerged as a significant risk factor for MCI and dementia; Conscientiousness and Openness appear to offer protection against dementia and moderate cognitive decline. Overall, these findings suggest a pivotal role of personality structure in shaping cognitive outcomes on the long run.

Does personality affect the cognitive decline in aging? A systematic review / Troisi, Giovanna; Marotta, Andrea; Lupiañez, Juan; Casagrande, Maria. - In: AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS. - ISSN 1568-1637. - 100:(2024). [10.1016/j.arr.2024.102455]

Does personality affect the cognitive decline in aging? A systematic review

Troisi, Giovanna
;
Marotta, Andrea;Casagrande, Maria
2024

Abstract

Cognitive decline is a natural consequence of aging, but several genetic, environmental, and psychological factors can influence its trajectories. Among the most enduring factors, the Big Five personality traits – defined as relatively stable tendencies to think, behave, and react to the environment – can influence both directly (e.g., by physiological correlates) and indirectly (e.g., healthy or risky behaviors) the risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) – a preclinical form of cognitive decline. Despite the great amount of studies focusing on the relationship between personality and cognitive decline, an updated systematic synthesis of the results including a broader range of study designs is still lacking. This systematic review aims to summarize the findings of studies investigating: (i) differences in personality traits between groups of healthy individuals and those with MCI, (ii) the impact of personality traits on the risk for both MCI and dementia, and (iii) changes in personality traits among individuals progressing from normal cognition to MCI. Neuroticism emerged as a significant risk factor for MCI and dementia; Conscientiousness and Openness appear to offer protection against dementia and moderate cognitive decline. Overall, these findings suggest a pivotal role of personality structure in shaping cognitive outcomes on the long run.
2024
personality; big five personality traits; cognitive decline; aging; mild cognitive impairment; dementia
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Does personality affect the cognitive decline in aging? A systematic review / Troisi, Giovanna; Marotta, Andrea; Lupiañez, Juan; Casagrande, Maria. - In: AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS. - ISSN 1568-1637. - 100:(2024). [10.1016/j.arr.2024.102455]
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