Positive association between hobby participation and objective and subjective cognition among adults aged 50 years and over in 24 countries

Weicheng Huang, Qun Xiao, Zhen Li, Yubin Chen, Xiangyu Wang and Qing Liu

Social Science & Medicine, 2025, vol. 383, issue C

Abstract: An aging population presents significant challenges to cognitive health. Although previous studies have linked hobby participation to improved cognitive health, most focus on specific regions or types of hobbies, lacking cross-cultural exploration. This study examines global trends in hobby participation and their relationship to cognitive function. It also explores how consistent participation in hobbies influences cognitive function over time.

Keywords: Cognitive health; Hobbies; Healthy longevity; Geriatrics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118487

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