Advances in Cognitive and Psychometric Evaluation

A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 December 2025 | Viewed by 494

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Dear Colleagues,

The study of cognitive and psychometric evaluation has evolved from early intelligence tests to current models based on cognitive theories, computational approaches, and neuroscience-informed frameworks. This Special Issue explores advances in assessing cognitive processes, highlighting the integration of psychometric methods with cognitive neuroscience approaches. It addresses the enhancement of traditional instruments, the incorporation of advanced data analysis techniques, and the use of psychophysiological and neurophysiological methods, such as EEG, fMRI, and eye-tracking, to better understand the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive performance.

Particular attention will be given to applications across diverse populations, including clinical groups (e.g., individuals with neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders), culturally diverse populations, those in education, and ageing adults. The special issue seeks to foster a multidisciplinary perspective, bridging cognitive science, neuroscience, and psychometrics, to develop culturally sensitive, neurobiologically grounded assessments.

Prof. Dr. Rubén Trigueros Ramos
Prof. Dr. José M. Aguilar-Parra
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Dr. Rocío Collado-Soler
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Keywords

  • cognitive assessment
  • psychometric evaluation
  • measurement innovation
  • advanced data analysis
  • affective assessment

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Adoption of Technology in Older Adults in Mexico City: An Approach from the Technology Acceptance Model
by Itzel Julieta De la Peña-López and Elizabeth Acosta-Gonzaga
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(6), 632; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15060632 - 12 Jun 2025
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Background/Objectives: Currently, older adults face significant digital exclusion due to a lack of technological skills, which limits their access to essential services and their social participation in an environment increasingly dependent on technology. This study aimed to analyze how technological anxiety and social [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Currently, older adults face significant digital exclusion due to a lack of technological skills, which limits their access to essential services and their social participation in an environment increasingly dependent on technology. This study aimed to analyze how technological anxiety and social influence affect the perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and adoption intention of technological tools among older adults in Mexico City using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Methods: A survey was conducted with 70 older adults attending an event in Mexico City. Results: The findings confirm that, although perceived usefulness and ease of use remain pillars of technology use intention, technology anxiety acts as a critical barrier limiting adoption. At the same time, social influence has a dual effect: on the one hand, it facilitates the perception of ease of use; on the other, it diminishes the perception of usefulness when support becomes pressuring or impatient. Conclusions: These results underscore the need to design interventions that reduce anxiety, strengthen digital literacy, and promote empathetic and motivating social support, thereby effectively enhancing technology adoption among older adults. Full article
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