Operation of working memory in users of senior centers

Authors

  • Dustin Ezequiel Amador Jiménez Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, Managua. Facultad Regional Multidisciplinaria de Carazo
  • María Elena Lara Sánchez Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, Managua. Facultad Regional Multidisciplinaria de Carazo
  • Ligia Walkiria Ortiz Gonzales Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, Managua. Facultad Regional Multidisciplinaria de Carazo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/torreon.v8i23.9525

Keywords:

working memory, seniors

Abstract

The study aims to assess the level of working memory function in a group of senior centers users from Carazo department during the second half of 2019. Method: The study used a quantitative approach, which allowed the description and establishment of the relationship of the variables under study; a non-experimental, cross-sectional design was used, with a descriptive-correlational scope. The sample consists of 32 adults over the age of 60, both sexes and users of Asylum Agustín Sánchez and La Purísima senior social canteen. The Working Memory Index from the Weschsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS III) was applied, composed by the subtests Arithmetic, Digit retention and Letters and numbers sorting. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used, which allowed the hypothesis contrast to be realized. Results: Results indicate that there are working memory difficulties in participants and presents problems in the ability to manipulate information, have attentional control, planning capacity, organization and temporary and active storage of verbal, visual and spatial information.

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Published

2020-01-13

How to Cite

Amador Jiménez, D. E., Lara Sánchez, M. E., & Ortiz Gonzales, L. W. (2020). Operation of working memory in users of senior centers. Torreon Universitario Magazine, 8(23), 27–36. https://doi.org/10.5377/torreon.v8i23.9525

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SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES