ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Drawing the mind: assessing cognitive decline through self-figure drawings.
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Background: Drawing requires the integration of visual perception, spatial processing, motor planning, and executive functions, but few studies have explored the potential connection between drawings, cognitive decline and dementia. Aim: This study compared self-figure drawings of elderly individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to those with normative cognitive functioning. Method: A total of 496 older adults from Thailand and Israel ( Results: We found that normative cognitive performance was associated with adapted portraits, whereas moderate to severe impairment correlated with schematic, disorganized, and unusual portraits. Cultural differences were also observed: the Thai participants had higher MoCA-5 scores than their Israeli counterparts and fewer differences in drawing group distribution. Conclusion: These findings suggest that self-figure drawings may reflect the cognitive status of older adults, with more detailed and adapted drawings indicating better cognitive functioning. Implications for practice: Self-figure drawings can be used as a complementary tool for assessing cognitive decline in diverse populations. However, cultural differences in drawing styles and cognitive test performance underscore the need for culturally sensitive approaches to dementia assessment and research.
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