Time perspective and amnestic mild cognitive impairment

Objective We examined time perspective in patients with amnesic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Prior research has shown that aMCI is associated with difficulties in experiencing time duration and succession. However, this line of inquiry has not been extended to time perspective. We examined asso...

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Published in:Journal of neuropsychology 2022-09, Vol.16 (3), p.463-480
Main Authors: Coelho, Sara, Mendonça, Alexandre, Maroco, João, Cardoso, Sandra, Mello, Zena, Guerreiro, Manuela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive Decline
Executive Functions
Memory
Time Orientation
Time Perspective
Time Relation
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Summary:Objective We examined time perspective in patients with amnesic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Prior research has shown that aMCI is associated with difficulties in experiencing time duration and succession. However, this line of inquiry has not been extended to time perspective. We examined associations between aMCI and multiple dimensions of time perspective including perceived orientations and relationships among the past, present, and future. Method Thirty aMCI patients and thirty‐three healthy controls participated. Measures were the Time Orientation Scale (TOS), the Time Relation Scale (TRS), and the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI), as well as a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation. Results The TRS was associated with aMCI. Patients with aMCI were more likely to perceive that time was unrelated than the healthy older adults. Among patients with aMCI, an unrelated time perspective was associated with poorer performance in executive function measures. However, aMCI was not associated with the TOS or the ZTPI. Conclusions Patients with aMCI have difficulty in perceiving relationships among the past, present, and future. This could be the consequence of deficits in executive functions. This research suggests that patients with aMCI may have limited understanding for how their current behaviours are related to both their past and future.
ISSN:1748-6645
1748-6653
DOI:10.1111/jnp.12274