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1- Department of Gerontology, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
2- Department of Gerontology, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran. ,m.azadbakht@yahoo.com
2- Department of Gerontology, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran. ,
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Background and Aim: Aging is accompanied by a gradual decline in cognitive performance, and the challenges and stresses of later life may accelerate this deterioration. Limited evidence exists regarding the relationship between coping strategies and the preservation of cognitive functioning. This study aimed to examine the association between coping strategies for stress and cognitive performance among community-dwelling older adults in Boroujerd City, Iran.
Methodology: This cross-sectional correlational study was conducted among a sample of older adults living in the community of Borujerd in 2025. A systematic random sampling method was applied, and 176 participants completed the Endler and Parker Coping Strategies Questionnaire and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27 through Pearson correlation, independent t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: The mean (±SD) age of participants was 68.47 ± 6.38 years. Most participants were female, illiterate, married, and homemakers. The predominant coping strategy among 48.9% of participants was emotion-oriented, followed by problem-oriented (26.7%) and avoidance (24.4%) strategies. Cognitive performance was positively correlated with the problem-oriented strategy and negatively correlated with the emotion-oriented strategy (P < 0.001).
Conclusion: Utilizing problem-focused coping strategies appears to play a protective role in maintaining cognitive performance among older adults. Therefore, it is recommended that stress management and problem-solving skill training be incorporated into elderly empowerment programs to promote their psychological well-being.
Methodology: This cross-sectional correlational study was conducted among a sample of older adults living in the community of Borujerd in 2025. A systematic random sampling method was applied, and 176 participants completed the Endler and Parker Coping Strategies Questionnaire and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27 through Pearson correlation, independent t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: The mean (±SD) age of participants was 68.47 ± 6.38 years. Most participants were female, illiterate, married, and homemakers. The predominant coping strategy among 48.9% of participants was emotion-oriented, followed by problem-oriented (26.7%) and avoidance (24.4%) strategies. Cognitive performance was positively correlated with the problem-oriented strategy and negatively correlated with the emotion-oriented strategy (P < 0.001).
Conclusion: Utilizing problem-focused coping strategies appears to play a protective role in maintaining cognitive performance among older adults. Therefore, it is recommended that stress management and problem-solving skill training be incorporated into elderly empowerment programs to promote their psychological well-being.
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