Stress mindset, perceived stress, and the association with cognitive function using ecological momentary assessment

Amanda A Miller; Daisy Zavala; Martina Luchetti; Elizabeth Milad; Selin Karaköse; Antonio Terracciano; Angelina R. Sutin

doi:10.1080/10615806.2026.2730063

September 10, 2026Anxiety Stress & Coping

Stress mindset, perceived stress, and the association with cognitive function using ecological momentary assessment

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To determine whether a stress-is-enhancing mindset buffers against momentary perceived stress and preserves daily cognitive function in naturalistic settings.
Assessed baseline stress mindset in 286 adults aged 40–70 years using a micro-longitudinal study design.
Tracked momentary perceived stress and cognitive function (spatial memory, sustained visual attention, processing speed) three times daily for eight days, yielding 6,188 observations.
Evaluated associations and moderation effects using multilevel models adjusted for temporal and contextual covariates.
A baseline stress-is-enhancing mindset was not significantly associated with momentary perceived stress in daily life.
Momentary perceived stress showed no significant relationship with momentary performance in spatial memory, visual attention, or processing speed.
A stress-is-enhancing mindset did not moderate the association between momentary perceived stress and momentary cognitive function.

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Micro-longitudinal study finds no link between a stress-is-enhancing mindset, perceived stress, and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting limited real-world utility.

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Miller et al. (2026) studied this question.

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