Authors :
Dr. Saima Muhammed Nawaz; Jabin Abdulla Modatheeri
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY1488
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Abstract :
The study aimed to investigate the cognitive
performance of the aged 60 and above with different
ethnicity (Asian and Western pilots) on the CogScreen test
particularly focusing on deductive reasoning and motor
speed. A quantitative research approach was used . The
current study utilized the cross-sectional approach and
data was collected at point of time. The sample size
consisted of 100 active pilots aged group 60 from each
ethnicity group. The CogScreen test was used to assess
cognitive functions. The statistical analyses were
conducted by calculating t-tests and regression to
compare performance between the two groups. The
overall results showed a significant difference in
deductive reasoning between Asian and Western pilots
which can be seen from the T score (t = -2.77, p = 0.0076).
The results showed that western pilots performed better
on deductive reasoning as compared to Asian pilots.
However, no significant difference was found in motor
speed between the two groups (t = -1.60, p = 0.116). These
findings suggest that while ethnicity may influence certain
cognitive abilities in older pilots, it may not impact others.
Overall , both grouped preformed below the expected
range as per cog-screen standardized norms on both
tasks regardless of their ethnicity. The current study's
limitations include a narrow focus on two cognitive
abilities and the use of a single assessment tool. However ,
the future research should consider a broader range of
cognitive assessments and factors influencing pilot
performance to provide a more comprehensive
understanding.
Keywords :
Cognitive Performance, CogScreen Test, Deductive Reasoning, Motor Speed, Pilot Age, Ethnicity.
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The study aimed to investigate the cognitive
performance of the aged 60 and above with different
ethnicity (Asian and Western pilots) on the CogScreen test
particularly focusing on deductive reasoning and motor
speed. A quantitative research approach was used . The
current study utilized the cross-sectional approach and
data was collected at point of time. The sample size
consisted of 100 active pilots aged group 60 from each
ethnicity group. The CogScreen test was used to assess
cognitive functions. The statistical analyses were
conducted by calculating t-tests and regression to
compare performance between the two groups. The
overall results showed a significant difference in
deductive reasoning between Asian and Western pilots
which can be seen from the T score (t = -2.77, p = 0.0076).
The results showed that western pilots performed better
on deductive reasoning as compared to Asian pilots.
However, no significant difference was found in motor
speed between the two groups (t = -1.60, p = 0.116). These
findings suggest that while ethnicity may influence certain
cognitive abilities in older pilots, it may not impact others.
Overall , both grouped preformed below the expected
range as per cog-screen standardized norms on both
tasks regardless of their ethnicity. The current study's
limitations include a narrow focus on two cognitive
abilities and the use of a single assessment tool. However ,
the future research should consider a broader range of
cognitive assessments and factors influencing pilot
performance to provide a more comprehensive
understanding.
Keywords :
Cognitive Performance, CogScreen Test, Deductive Reasoning, Motor Speed, Pilot Age, Ethnicity.