Award
National Institute on Aging 5K18AG095817-02
A Comparative Analysis of Age Differences in Social Networks
Recipient
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States
Award Amount
$207,032.00
Ceiling
$207,032.00
Awarded
June 23, 2026
Identifier
5K18AG095817-02
The project studies age-related differences in social networks in humans and capuchin monkeys to understand if social network narrowing is unique to humans or a general aging response. It links cognitive decline and social behavior changes to aging biomarkers, aiming to inform healthy aging strategies.
Description
This project will examine how social networks vary with age in both humans and capuchin monkeys to determine whether social network narrowing is a uniquely human phenomenon or a general response to aging. By investigating how declines in cognitive function contribute to shifts in social behavior across species, and by linking these changes to biomarkers sensitive to aging and pathology, this research will provide insights into the health implications of social aging and help identify factors that promote healthy aging.