Association between Psychosocial Stress and Cognitive Performance

Dear Colleagues,

The global economic situation, the war on the European continent, and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have undoubtedly placed us in a context in which psychosocial stressors are more present than ever in our lives. Professional problems, social status, academic performance, bullying, death of relatives, chronic diseases, etc. are examples of this type of psychosocial stressors.

There is significant scientific evidence regarding how stress impacts cognitive functions such as memory, attention, perception, language, decision making, or problem solving, among others. This impact can have a different result (facilitation/impairment) depending on a series of factors related to the stress factor itself (intensity, duration, and origin) and to the cognitive function that is being assessed. Since we are exposed to stressors in any social context, we need to understand how our cognitive functions are altered in a work, academic, sports, family, or social environment.

Better understanding the association between stress management and cognitive function can help us to develop strategies to better cope with these types of situations. Papers addressing these topics are invited for this Special Issue, especially those combining a high academic standard with a practical focus on stress impact and management.

Dr. Beatriz Martinez-Pascual
Dr. Cristina Gonzalez De Ramos
Guest Editors

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