Self-perceptions of aging
4 papers3 findings
- Humans4
Associations
3Cognitive function
upin humans1
1 study
Cognitive function
upin humans1
Self-perceptions of aging is associated with cognitive function in humans (b = 0.49).
“Overall, more positive SPA was associated with higher cognition (b = 0.49).”
Humansn = 5,949
Self-perceptions of aging, race-based discrimination, and total cognition among diverse older adults
GSA 2025 abstract31 Dec 2025
Stroke
upin humans1+30% higher risk
1 study
Stroke
upin humans1+30% higher risk
Self-perceptions of aging raises the risk of stroke in humans (30% higher risk).
“An older subjective age and negative SPA were related to almost twofold and 30% higher risk of incident stroke, respectively.”
Humansup to 9 years
Subjective Aging and Incident Cardiovascular Disease
The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences23 Apr 2021
Heart conditions
upin humans1
1 study
Heart conditions
upin humans1
Self-perceptions of aging raises the risk of heart conditions in humans (around 40% higher risk).
“Feeling older and holding negative SPA were associated with around 40% higher risk of experiencing heart conditions over time.”
Humansup to 9 years
Subjective Aging and Incident Cardiovascular Disease
The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences23 Apr 2021