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The Relation Between The Theory Of Mind And Socio-Emotional Functioning In A Sample Of Older Adults, Lina Pezzuti, Emiddia Longobardi, Serena Rossetti, Elena Bartolini, Giulia Natale, Marta Sappino, Daniele Artistico
The Relation Between The Theory Of Mind And Socio-Emotional Functioning In A Sample Of Older Adults, Lina Pezzuti, Emiddia Longobardi, Serena Rossetti, Elena Bartolini, Giulia Natale, Marta Sappino, Daniele Artistico
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We explored the relationship between the “Theory of Mind” (ToM) and socio-emotional functioning among primary aging individuals. Our sample was comprised of 266 older adults ranging from 65 years old to 94 years old. On all participants, we measured ToM and calculated indexes of performance such as causal connection and psychological lexicon. In addition, we assessed emotional (depression, alexithymia, distress, life satisfaction, empathy and hostility) and social variables (perception of the future, loneliness, social avoidance and perception of social support) with a battery of tests. The results of our cognitive screening indicated that 189 older adults presented normal or primary …