Control beliefs and cognition over a 10-year period: Findings from the ACTIVE trial.
We examined two facets of control beliefs and cognition over 10 years within the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly study. Intellectual Self-Efficacy decreased (β = -0.32 units/year; SE = 0.03) and Concern About Intellectual Aging increased (β = 0.26 units/year; SE = 0.02) over time, with older age being the only predictor of increases in Concern About Intellectual Aging. Although baseline cognitive performance was related to control beliefs over time, the reverse was not supported. Findings were not altered by participation in the ACTIVE training programs, suggesting the need for including intervention components that lead to long-term maintenance or improvements in such beliefs. (PsycINFO Database Record
Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Jeanine M
JM
Parisi
Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Alden L
AL
Gross
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida.
Michael
M
Marsiske
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of Washington.
Sherry L
SL
Willis
Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
George W
GW
Rebok
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D001076:Aptitude; D003071:Cognition; D003469:Culture; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D017846:Longitudinal Ligaments; D008297:Male; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D011214:Practice, Psychological; D020377:Self Efficacy