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Social activity variety may provide unique cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits by fostering purpose in life, stimulating cognitive flexibility, and promoting health behaviors, all of which contribute to overall well-being. Yet, most studies rely on cross-sectional or unidirectional models, leaving the temporal relationship between social activity variety and health outcomes unclear. Drawing on longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study (2008, 2012, and 2016) with 2,087 participants aged 50 and above, we examined the dynamic interplay between social activity participation and health outcomes, including self-rated health, chronic conditions, and cognitive functioning. Using a Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model (RI-CLPM), our findings indicate that greater social activity variety predicts improved physical and cognitive health at subsequent time points. Conversely, individuals with better baseline health are more likely to maintain or increase their engagement in diverse social activities over time. These results suggest a reinforcing cycle in which social activity variety and health  \n886 Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2  \nmutually support one another. Our findings u nderscore t he importance of interventions that foster diverse social participation as a preventive strategy against cognitive and physical decline in older adults.","cbCaimheOXuVGydP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimheOXuVGydP","pdf",65657,"English","# Abstract\n## Research gap and motivation\n## Data and methods\n## Key findings and implications","[{\"question\":\"What does the study focus on regarding social activities?\",\"answer\":\"The study examines how the variety of participation in social activities relates to both physical and cognitive health outcomes over time.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are previous studies considered insufficient?\",\"answer\":\"Most prior work relies on cross-sectional or unidirectional models, so it cannot clarify the temporal relationship between social activity variety and health.\"},{\"question\":\"What statistical approach is used to evaluate the relationship?\",\"answer\":\"A Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model (RI-CLPM) is used to assess dynamic, reciprocal associations between social activity participation and health outcomes across waves.\"}]","HEALTH BENEFITS OF A VARIETY IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - BIDIRECTIONAL ASSOCIATIONS WITH PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE HEALTH - Abstract | PDF",1790644350]