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Korean Journal of Health Psychology

  • KOREAN
  • P-ISSN1229-070X
  • E-ISSN2713-9581
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Vol.31 No.1

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Life-Space Mobility as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Age and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Korean Journal of Health Psychology / Korean Journal of Health Psychology, (P)1229-070X; (E)2713-9581
2026, v.31 no.1, pp.153-173
https://doi.org/10.17315/kjhp.2026.31.1.008
Jiwon Kim
Minyoung Shin
Kim, J., & Shin, M. (2026). Life-Space Mobility as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Age and Cognitive Function in Older Adults. , 31(1), 153-173, https://doi.org/10.17315/kjhp.2026.31.1.008

Abstract

Aging naturally leads to a decline in both physical and cognitive functions, which reduces life-space mobility (LSM). This decrease in LSM limits social participation and can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness, potentially accelerating cognitive decline. This study investigated the mediating role of LSM in the relationship between age and cognitive function, while also exploring differences based on gender. Data from 400 community-dwelling individuals aged 65 and older indicated that higher age is associated with lower cognitive function, with LSM partially mediating this relationship. Men exhibited greater LSM than women, and the significant partial mediation effect was found only in the male group. However, the differences in mediation effects between genders were not statistically significant. These findings underscore the importance of LSM as a social and environmental factor connecting age to cognitive function. To promote healthy cognitive aging in our aging society, it is crucial to encourage daily activities and foster a supportive community environment.

keywords
Age, Gender, Cognitive function, Life-Space Mobility, Mediating effect
Received
2025-10-10
Revised
2025-11-28
Accepted
2025-11-28
Published
2026-01-30

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