Age-Related Declines in Social Cognition: Neuropsychological Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

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Kıbrıs Türk Psikiyatri ve Psikoloji Dergisi
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Age-Related Declines in Social Cognition: Neuropsychological Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

Age-Related Declines in Social Cognition: Neuropsychological Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

Pages : 430-437

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Publication Date : 2025-12-29

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :As the global shift toward an aging population accelerates, the study of cognitive changes linked to aging, particularly in social cognition, has become a key focus in neuroscience. This exploration centers on the neurological basis of social cognition decline in older adults, with emphasis on empathy, emotion recognition, Theory of Mind, and social decision-making. Age-related changes in brain areas such as the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, insula, and temporoparietal junction lead to deficits in these functions. Empathy, both affective and cognitive, diminishes, while the ability to recognize negative emotions like fear and sadness declines. Theory of Mind, essential for understanding social interactions, shows a marked decline, and older adults experience impairments in social decision-making, particularly in risk assessment and moral judgments, due to prefrontal and orbitofrontal degeneration. This review synthesizes current neurological findings on how aging affects social cognition and suggests clinical implications. Integrating social cognition assessments into neuro-psychological evaluations may provide a more comprehensive view of cognitive decline in the elderly. The review also identifies key areas for future research, including interventions to preserve social cognitive functions in aging populations.
Keywords : sosyal biliş, yaşlanma, empati, duygu tanıma, Zihin Kuramı, karar verme, bilişsel gerileme

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