dc.contributor.author
Werrmann, Michelle
dc.contributor.author
Schegolevska, Anna
dc.contributor.author
Eid, Michael
dc.contributor.author
Niedeggen, Michael
dc.date.accessioned
2023-10-10T11:13:38Z
dc.date.available
2023-10-10T11:13:38Z
dc.identifier.uri
https://refubium.fu-berlin.de/handle/fub188/41065
dc.identifier.uri
http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-40786
dc.description.abstract
In individuals with subjective cognitive impairments (SCI) the risk for the development of a neurodegenerative disease is assumed to be increased. However, it is not clear which factors contribute to the expression of SCI: Is it related to the cognitive resources already challenged, or is the psycho-affective state of more relevance? Using a novel online assessment combining self-report questionnaires and neuropsychological psychometric tests, significant predictors for the level of complaints were identified in two samples of elderly individuals: Help-seekers (HS, n = 48) consulting a memory clinic and a matched sample of non-help-seekers (nHS, n = 48). Based on the results of the online assessment, the SCI level was found to be significantly determined by the psycho-affective state (depressive mood) in the nHS group, whereas cognitive performance (cued recall) was the main predictor in the HS group. The predictive value of recall performance, however, is more-strongly expressed in memory tests which reduce the impact of compensatory strategies (face–name-association vs. word lists). Our results indicate that the problem-focused behavior of help-seeking individuals is also associated with a higher sensitivity for cognitive deficits—which can be uncovered with an appropriate psychometric test. Considering these factors, the conversion risk in individuals with SCI can probably be determined more reliably.
en
dc.format.extent
12 Seiten
dc.rights.uri
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject
cognitive complaints
en
dc.subject.ddc
100 Philosophie und Psychologie::150 Psychologie::150 Psychologie
dc.title
Uncovering mnestic problems in help-seeking individuals reporting subjective cognitive complaints
dc.type
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.articlenumber
15266
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.doi
10.1038/s41598-023-42527-x
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.journaltitle
Scientific Reports
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.volume
13
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.url
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42527-x
refubium.affiliation
Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie
refubium.affiliation.other
Arbeitsbereich Allgemeine Psychologie und Neuropsychologie
refubium.affiliation.other
Arbeitsbereich Methoden und Evaluation
refubium.funding
Springer Nature DEAL
refubium.note.author
Die Publikation wurde aus Open Access Publikationsgeldern der Freien Universität Berlin gefördert.
refubium.resourceType.isindependentpub
no
dcterms.accessRights.openaire
open access
dcterms.isPartOf.eissn
2045-2322