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A - 2 The Effect of English Language Fluency, Acculturation, and Length of Stay in the U.S. on Cognitive Functioning in Mexican Americans.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2023, v. 38, n. 7. P. 1147 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dimmick, Andrew; Su, Charlie; Raffiudin, Hanan; Callahan, Jennifer L 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the impact of English language fluency, acculturation, and length of stay in the U.S. on cognitive functioning among older Mexican American adults. Using data from 899 participants in the Health and Aging Brain Study: Health Disparities, the study found that longer U.S. residency and higher acculturation levels significantly predicted better cognitive test performance, even after controlling for education and premorbid functioning. Additionally, English fluency and using English as a primary language were associated with superior cognitive outcomes compared to Spanish use. The findings highlight the influence of acculturation-related factors on cognitive assessments and suggest the need for culturally adapted neuropsychological testing instruments.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2023/10, Vol. 38, Issue 7, p1147
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acad067.008
  • Accession Number:174274786
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