A Comparative Study of Loneliness in Older Adults Based on Place of Residence in Indonesia

Abstract

Loneliness remains a global problem facing older people, including in Indonesia. This study aimed to compare the loneliness in institutionalized older people and those at home with their families. Methods: A comparative study was conducted to analyze loneliness in the elderly using a cross-sectional approach. The simple random sampling techniques obtained 46 respondents for institutionalized older people and family environments.