Studie zeigt, dass die Bindung zwischen Geschwistern in der Kindheit eine bessere kognitive Gesundheit im Alter vorhersagt. Die Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, dass positive Interaktionen zwischen Geschwistern während der Kindheit und häufiger Kontakt mit Geschwistern im Erwachsenenalter mit besseren kognitiven Funktionen bei älteren Erwachsenen verbunden sind.

I’ve linked to the news release in the post above. In this comment, for those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/geronb/gbae191/7908129

From the linked article:

Childhood sibling bonds predict better cognitive health in old age, study finds

A recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B sheds light on how early family dynamics and adult sibling relationships influence cognitive health in later life. The findings suggest that positive sibling interactions during childhood and frequent contact with siblings in adulthood are associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults.

The researchers found that participants who reported positive experiences with their siblings in childhood were more likely to maintain frequent contact with those siblings later in life. This finding highlights the enduring nature of early relationship patterns and the importance of nurturing positive bonds within the family.

Interestingly, negative sibling interactions during childhood did not show a clear impact on adult sibling relationships. The researchers suggest this may be because the intensity of the negative interactions measured was not severe enough to leave lasting scars or because strained relationships can improve over time.

Adverse childhood experiences, on the other hand, were associated with less frequent contact between siblings in adulthood. These findings align with existing research that suggests a challenging family environment can weaken sibling bonds.

>The researchers found that participants who reported positive experiences with their siblings in childhood were more likely to maintain frequent contact with those siblings later in life.

Funny about that