Examining cognitive function across the lifespan using a mobile application

作者：Lee Hyunkyu^*; Baniqued Pauline L; Cosman Joshua; Mullen Sean; McAuley Edward; Severson Joan; Kramer Arthur F

来源：Computers in Human Behavior, 2012, 28(5): 1934-1946.

DOI：10.1016/j.chb.2012.05.013

• Age-related difference
• Exercise
• Leisure activity
• Mobile-application

Many studies conducted in a laboratory or university setting are limited by funding, personnel, space, and time constraints. In the present study, we introduce a method of data collection using a mobile application that circumvents these typical experiment administration issues. Using the application, we examined cross-sectional age differences in cognitive function. We obtained data from more than 15,000 participants and replicated specific patterns of age-related differences in cognition. Using a subset of these participants, we also examined the processing speed account of age-related cognitive differences, and the association of exercise and leisure activity with cognitive function across the lifespan. We discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of data collection with a mobile application, and provide recommendations for the use of this method in research.

• 出版日期2012-9