000163187 001__ 163187 000163187 005__ 20251024170832.0 000163187 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.1111/ggi.70199 000163187 0248_ $$2sideral$$a145645 000163187 037__ $$aART-2025-145645 000163187 041__ $$aeng 000163187 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-4307-796X$$aCalatayud, Estela$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza 000163187 245__ $$aDigital Competence and Cognitive Reserve in Relation to Different Domains of Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults and Factors Modulating This Association: A Cross‐Sectional Study of a Randomized Clinical Trial 000163187 260__ $$c2025 000163187 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted 000163187 5203_ $$aPurpose: This study examines the role of digital competence and cognitive reserve (CR) in cognitive functioning among older adults. Specifically, it investigates how these factors influence different cognitive domains and whether their effects vary based on specific cognitive tasks. Understanding these relationships can inform targeted interventions to promote cognitive resilience in aging populations. Methods: A cross‐sectional analysis was conducted using baseline data from a randomized clinical trial. The sample included 101 older adults (mean age = 71.4 years, 77% female) with normal cognition. Cognitive functioning was assessed using the MEC‐35, Stroop test, and TAVEC, while digital competence was measured with the MDPQ‐16. CR was estimated based on educational attainment, occupational complexity, and engagement in cognitively stimulating activities. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to examine associations between digital competence, CR, and cognitive performance. Results: Higher digital competence was significantly associated with better executive functioning and attention (Stroop test) but was inversely related to verbal learning capacity (TAVEC). CR was positively linked to calculation skills, but its benefits plateaued at moderate levels. These findings suggest that digital competence and CR impact cognitive domains differently, highlighting potential cognitive trade‐offs. Conclusion: Digital competence may serve as a protective factor for specific cognitive functions in aging, offering a promising target for interventions aimed at enhancing cognitive resilience. Future research should explore the effectiveness of computerized cognitive training in strengthening both digital skills and CR to support cognitive health in older adults. 000163187 540__ $$9info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess$$aAll rights reserved$$uhttp://www.europeana.eu/rights/rr-f/ 000163187 655_4 $$ainfo:eu-repo/semantics/article$$vinfo:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion 000163187 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-6565-9699$$aOliván-Blázquez, Bárbara$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza 000163187 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-2683-7346$$aAguilar-Latorre, Alejandra$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza 000163187 700__ $$aCuenca-Zaldivar, Juan Nicolás 000163187 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-5494-6550$$aMagallón-Botaya, Rosa Mª$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza 000163187 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-0061-3312$$aGómez-Soria, Isabel$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza 000163187 7102_ $$14009$$2740$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicología Social 000163187 7102_ $$11007$$2610$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Medicina, Psiqu. y Derm.$$cArea Medicina 000163187 7102_ $$11006$$2413$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería$$cÁrea Fisioterapia 000163187 7102_ $$14009$$2735$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicolog.Evolut.Educac 000163187 773__ $$g(2025), [11 pp.]$$pGeriatrics & Gerontology International$$tGeriatrics & Gerontology International$$x1444-1586 000163187 8564_ $$s387549$$uhttps://zaguan.unizar.es/record/163187/files/texto_completo.pdf$$yPostprint$$zinfo:eu-repo/date/embargoEnd/2026-10-08 000163187 8564_ $$s1493150$$uhttps://zaguan.unizar.es/record/163187/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon$$xicon$$yPostprint$$zinfo:eu-repo/date/embargoEnd/2026-10-08 000163187 909CO $$ooai:zaguan.unizar.es:163187$$particulos$$pdriver 000163187 951__ $$a2025-10-24-17:02:49 000163187 980__ $$aARTICLE