Awareness of Memory Failures and Motivation for Cognitive Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Background: Awareness of cognitive deficits is considered to be decisive for the effectiveness of cognitive training in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, it is unclear in what way awareness influences motivation to participate in cognitive training. Methods: Thirty-two elderly adults with MC...

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Published in:Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders 2010-09, Vol.30 (2), p.155-160
Main Authors: Werheid, Katja, Ziegler, Matthias, Klapper, Annina, Kühl, Klaus-Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adult
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Cognition Disorders - psychology
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Medical sciences
Memory Disorders - diagnosis
Memory Disorders - psychology
Middle Aged
Motivation
Neurology
Neuropsychological Tests
Original Research Article
Predictive Value of Tests
Regression Analysis
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teaching - methods
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Summary:Background: Awareness of cognitive deficits is considered to be decisive for the effectiveness of cognitive training in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, it is unclear in what way awareness influences motivation to participate in cognitive training. Methods: Thirty-two elderly adults with MCI and 72 controls completed the 5-scale Memory Functioning Questionnaire (MFQ) and a motivation questionnaire. The predictive value of the MFQ scales on motivation was analyzed using regression analysis. Results: In the MCI group, but not in controls, higher perceived frequency of memory failures was associated with a lower motivation score. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that, in MCI, greater awareness of cognitive deficits does not necessarily increase motivation to participate in cognitive trainings, and suggest that success expectancy may be a moderating factor.
ISSN:1420-8008
1421-9824
DOI:10.1159/000318755