Understanding how age and risk factors affect financial decision-making in older adults
Social Reward Processing Across the Lifespan: Identifying Risk Factors for Financial Exploitation
This study is looking at how older adults, especially those at risk for Alzheimer's and related conditions, make decisions about money and respond to social situations, to help find ways to protect them from being taken advantage of financially.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11079569 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how older adults, particularly those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), process social rewards and make financial decisions. By examining brain activity in response to social and financial stimuli, the study aims to identify neural differences that may contribute to financial exploitation. Participants will engage in tasks designed to assess their decision-making processes, helping researchers understand the interplay between social context and financial choices. The findings could lead to better strategies for protecting vulnerable individuals from financial exploitation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults, particularly those aged 21 and above, who are at risk for Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that protect older adults from financial exploitation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the neural mechanisms of decision-making in older adults, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, David Victor — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Smith, David Victor
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 below.