The relationship between social isolation, depression, and cognition: The mediation analysis of depression

GSA 2025 Abstract

Abstract

Social isolation is a key factor leading to cognitive decline among older adults. However, the underlying mechanisms driving this relationship remain unclear.

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Fanghong Dong, Y J Hwang

Washington University in St. Louis · Seoul National University

GSA 2025 Abstract · 31 Dec 2025 · CC BY

Presented at GSA 2025

doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaf122.2791

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The relationship between social isolation, depression, and cognition: The mediation analysis of depression

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