Understanding Loneliness in Brain Injury: Linking the Reaffiliation Motive Model of Loneliness With a Model of Executive Impairment

Byrne, Christopher; Salas, Christian; Coetzer, Rudi; Ramsey, Richard

doi:10.3389/fnint.2022.883746

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“…These results are consistent with the proposal that some, but not all, cognitive impairments could disrupt an individual's ability to engage in social interactions. Moreover, it suggests difficulties processing social cues (requiring processing speed ability), difficulty understanding and retaining the perspectives of others (requiring memory), and difficulty regulating their own emotions (requiring executive functioning), may all contribute to the experience of loneliness (Byrne, Salas, Ramsey & Coetzer, 2022).…”

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“…Theoretical papers, like Byrne, Salas, Coetzer & Ramsey (2022), have delineated how cognitive impairment post-brain injury could affect social connections, aligning with established loneliness models like the reaffiliation motive model (RAM; Qualter et al, 2015). For instance, damage to the left and right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex has been linked to deficits in executive control, involving challenges with planning, flexibility, and inhibition, crucial for socially adaptive behaviours (Moriguchi, 2014).…”

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Cognitive Processing Speed and Loneliness in Stroke Survivors: Insights from a Large-Scale Cohort Study

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Coetzer,

Ramsey

2023

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ObjectiveLoneliness, when prolonged, is associated with many deleterious effects and has been shown to be highly prevalent in those with a history of stroke, yet the cognitive mechanisms underpinning this phenomenon remain unclear. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the extent to which cognitive factors, with specific focus on processing speed, are associated with loneliness in those with a history of stroke.MethodUtilizing data from the British Cohort Study (BCS), a nationally representative dataset, we conducted secondary data analysis. A total of 7,752 participants completed relevant questions related to health, social interactions, demographics, loneliness, and cognitive assessments. Among them, 47 had experienced a stroke (“stroke,” n = 47), 5,545 reported other health conditions (“ill,” n = 5,545), and 2,857 were deemed healthy (“healthy,” n = 2,857)ResultsConsistent with previous research, our findings confirmed a positive correlation between stroke history and heightened loneliness. However, inferential analysis revealed that processing speed, alongside other cognitive factors, had a minimal impact on loneliness, with correlations too small to draw definitive conclusions.ConclusionThis study suggests that cognitive processing speed alone is not a robust predictor of loneliness in stroke survivors. Consequently, when developing interventions to combat loneliness in this population, it is crucial to consider a broader spectrum of factors, such as social engagement, emotional well-being, and interpersonal relationships. This underscores the imperative need for comprehensive assessments to better comprehend the multifaceted nature of loneliness and inform more effective intervention strategies.

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confidence: 96%

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Cognitive Processing Speed and Loneliness in Stroke Survivors: Insights from a Large-Scale Cohort Study

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Coetzer,

Ramsey

2023

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Cognitive Processing Speed and Loneliness in Stroke Survivors: Insights from a Large-Scale Cohort Study

Byrne,

Coetzer,

Ramsey

2024

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Objective Loneliness, when prolonged, is associated with many deleterious effects and has been shown to be highly prevalent in those with a history of stroke, yet the cognitive mechanisms underpinning this phenomenon remain unclear. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the extent to which cognitive factors, with specific focus on processing speed, are associated with loneliness in those with a history of stroke. Method Utilizing data from the British Cohort Study, a nationally representative dataset, we conducted secondary data analysis. A total of 7,752 participants completed relevant questions related to health, social interactions, demographics, loneliness, and cognitive assessments. Among them, 47 had experienced a stroke (“stroke,” n = 47), 5,545 reported other health conditions (“ill,” n = 5,545), and 2,857 were deemed healthy (“healthy,” n = 2,857). Results Consistent with previous research, our findings confirmed a positive correlation between stroke history and heightened loneliness. However, inferential analysis revealed that processing speed, alongside other cognitive factors, had a minimal impact on loneliness, with correlations too small to draw definitive conclusions. Conclusion This study suggests that cognitive processing speed alone is not a robust predictor of loneliness in stroke survivors. Consequently, when developing interventions to combat loneliness in this population, it is crucial to consider a broader spectrum of factors, such as social engagement, emotional wellbeing, and interpersonal relationships. This underscores the imperative need for comprehensive assessments to better comprehend the multifaceted nature of loneliness and inform more effective intervention strategies.

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Understanding Loneliness in Brain Injury: Linking the Reaffiliation Motive Model of Loneliness With a Model of Executive Impairment

Cited by 2 publications

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Cognitive Processing Speed and Loneliness in Stroke Survivors: Insights from a Large-Scale Cohort Study

Cognitive Processing Speed and Loneliness in Stroke Survivors: Insights from a Large-Scale Cohort Study

Cognitive Processing Speed and Loneliness in Stroke Survivors: Insights from a Large-Scale Cohort Study

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