Longitudinal Associations between Loneliness-Related Experiences and Changes in Naming Ability among US Older Adults: Evidence from the Bivariate Latent Change Score Models

Naming ability is a key indicator of language-related cognitive function in older adults, but its longitudinal relationship with different
loneliness-related dimensions remains unclear. This study investigated the longitudinal dynamic relationships between naming ability
and two loneliness-related dimensions, Feeling isolated and Lack of social connection, among older adults in the US.