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This research aims to explore how different attachment styles impact frailty and cognitive function in older adults.

March 28, 2026Health Psychology0 citationsOpen Access

Mediators of attachment, frailty, and mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

EBErik BuchholzUniversity of California, San Diego CRChandra A. ReynoldsUniversity of Colorado Boulder TBTyler R. BellUniversity of California, San Diego

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This research aims to explore how different attachment styles impact frailty and cognitive function in older adults.
Examined the relationship between attachment styles and frailty
Assessed cognitive function in older adults
Analyzed pathways linking attachment to dementia risk
Attachment anxiety and avoidance predict levels of frailty and cognitive function
Positive interpersonal relationships may protect against dementia risk
Improving relationship quality could reduce frailty in older adults

Resumen

Attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance predict frailty and cognitive function through different pathways in older adults. Viewing others as trustworthy and dependable in midlife may be protective against frailty and dementia risk in old age. Focusing on improving the quality of interpersonal relationships may thus help to reduce risk. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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