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September 10, 2025Open Access

Exploring the Connection Between Functional Social Support, Marital Status and Memory from the Perspective of Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

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PHPaniz HaghighiSMSamantha B. MeyerSTSuzanne L. Tyas

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Implication

Qualitative study explores how marital status influences the functional social support-memory relationship, suggesting complex dynamics at play.

Key Points

  • Marital status did not significantly impact the functional social support-memory relationship in older adults.
  • Participants emphasized that coping mechanisms varied and often involved support beyond spouses, enhancing memory function.
  • Semi-structured interviews with 18 community-dwelling adults highlighted different perspectives on social support and memory.
  • Understanding the nuances of marital quality and support is crucial for addressing cognitive health in aging populations.

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Haghighi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23c20b210217d64787c03https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7518373/v1
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