How social interactions affect cognitive health in older immigrants living in senior housing
Official title: Social Interactions and Cognitive Health in Older Immigrants: Bonding/Bridging/Bullying in Senior Housing
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10974991 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how social interactions, like making friends or facing challenges, can impact the brain health of older immigrants living in senior housing, and it aims to find ways to help them stay mentally sharp and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R21AG088775-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10974991 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older immigrants living in senior housing who may be experiencing cognitive health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not immigrants or those who do not reside in senior housing may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between social interactions and cognitive health among older immigrants residing in senior housing. It focuses on how factors like education and cultural adaptation, known as cognitive reserves, influence cognitive health, and how different types of social interactions—both positive and negative—affect this relationship. By examining these dynamics, the study aims to identify ways to improve cognitive health outcomes for this vulnerable population. The research will utilize established theories to analyze the effects of social bonding, bridging, and bullying on cognitive function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for enhancing cognitive health and well-being among older immigrants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that social interactions can significantly impact cognitive health, suggesting that this study's approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jang, Yuri — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Jang, Yuri
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.