Change in Episodic Memory With Spousal Loss: The Role of Social Relationships.
Gizem HueluerJoanne ElayoubiMonica E NelsonWilliam E HaleyPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2022)
Our findings suggest that social networks, social activities, and loneliness are related to levels of cognitive function at the time of spousal loss and that social relationships can buffer negative effects of spousal loss on cognitive function. Implications for future research are discussed.