Social participation diversity

Social participation diversity is associated with cognitive function in humans (0.147-point higher cognitive Z-score per additional activity type; 95% CI 0.045–0.249).

“Each additional type of social activity was associated with a 0.147-point increase in cognitive Z-score (β = 0.147, 95% CI: 0.045–0.249, p = 0.005).”

HumansSelf-reported physician-diagnosed hypertension and/or diabetesEach additional type of social activity7 yearsn = 547

Social participation diversity and cognitive trajectories in older adults with hypertension and diabetes: a longitudinal cohort study

Research Square·12 Oct 2026Preprint