Associations between the dimensions of perceived togetherness, loneliness, and depressive symptoms among older Finnish people

Pynnönen, Katja; Rantanen, Taina; Kokko, Katja; Tiikkainen, Pirjo; Kallinen, Mauri; Törmäkangas, Timo

doi:10.1080/13607863.2017.1348479

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“…As social participation is a complex construct, a taxonomy by Levasseur et al [2] adds understanding to the concept, by synthesizing descriptions and ranging levels of involvement in social occupations to illuminate the scope of the concept: preparation for connecting with others, being with others, interacting with others without physical contact, doing an activity with others, helping others, and contributing to society. To further grasp the meaning of social participation, the notions of 'perceived togetherness' [4] and 'enacted togetherness' [5,6] add understanding to social participation, by focussing on the qualitative consequences of participating in social occupations as well as highlighting the place and process where meaning is produced. Low levels of perceived togetherness in social interaction have also been associated with loneliness [4,7], and in this paper, social participation and perceived togetherness, are viewed as the opposite state of loneliness.…”

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“…To further grasp the meaning of social participation, the notions of 'perceived togetherness' [4] and 'enacted togetherness' [5,6] add understanding to social participation, by focussing on the qualitative consequences of participating in social occupations as well as highlighting the place and process where meaning is produced. Low levels of perceived togetherness in social interaction have also been associated with loneliness [4,7], and in this paper, social participation and perceived togetherness, are viewed as the opposite state of loneliness. Loneliness in general increases in older age [8], and more than half of the Swedish home care recipients report that they experience loneliness [9].…”

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Personhood in aloneness and in affinity: Satisfactory social participation among home care recipients

Nordin

Rosenberg

Nilsson

2020

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Background: Social participation can be described as engaging in activities that provide interaction with others, and support for social participation may reduce loneliness and improve health. However, there is limited knowledge about social participation in a home care context. Aim: To explore the perceptions and experiences of community-dwelling older adults with regard to aspects related to social participation in a home care context. Materials and methods: Seven home care recipients, aged 79-94 years, from two Swedish municipalities participated in semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The study identified the central theme, Personhood in aloneness and in affinity, as important in accomplishing satisfactory social participation. The results incorporated cultivating personal interests and navigating occupations, as well as having one's needs seen and experiencing mutuality in social encounters. Conclusions: The study nuances existing knowledge about social participation among older home care recipients, and the findings strengthen the importance of framing a home care environment where recipients can cultivate personhood and be recognized as valuable individuals with relevant needs. Significance: This study extends current understandings of the variety and richness of the social participation and occupational engagement enjoyed by older home care recipients, to be considered in research and practice.

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Personhood in aloneness and in affinity: Satisfactory social participation among home care recipients

Nordin

Rosenberg

Nilsson

2020

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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The Interpersonal Mattering Scale: its reliability and validity in an Iranian sample

Dadfar

Lester

Sanadgol

2020

Mental Health, Religion & Culture

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Examining the Link Between Multidimensional Perfectionism and Depression: A Longitudinal Study of the Intervening Effects of Social Disconnection

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Hewitt

Chen

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Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

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Introduction: The Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model (PSDM) posits that perfectionism confers risk for depression by promoting social disconnection. However, the specific indirect effect of social disconnection on the prospective relation of perfectionism dimensions with depression severity is not well understood. The aim of the current study was to provide the first comprehensive examination of the PSDM. Methods: A diverse community sample of 447 completed measures of trait perfectionism, perfectionistic self-presentation styles, and depressive symptoms at baseline. Six months later, participants completed measures of perfectionistic self-presentation styles, social disconnection, and depressive symptoms. Indirect effects models were analyzed to examine the impact of each facet of perfectionism on social disconnection and subsequent depression severity. Results: Consistent with the PSDM, all perfectionism traits and self-presentation styles resulted in greater depression severity via one or more facets of social disconnection, with social hopelessness and loneliness demonstrating the most widespread effects. Furthermore, perfectionistic self-presentation styles and social disconnection demonstrated sequential indirect effects on the relation of self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism with depressive symptoms at follow-up. Discussion: This study is the first to demonstrate the depressogenic effects of all perfectionism dimensions. Findings delineate the interpersonal mechanisms underlying the perfectionism-depression link.

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Associations between the dimensions of perceived togetherness, loneliness, and depressive symptoms among older Finnish people

Abstract: Depressive symptoms and loneliness appear to be precursor for perceived togetherness, rather than dimensions of perceived togetherness to be antecedents of loneliness and depressiveness among older people.

Cited by 4 publications

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Personhood in aloneness and in affinity: Satisfactory social participation among home care recipients

Personhood in aloneness and in affinity: Satisfactory social participation among home care recipients

The Interpersonal Mattering Scale: its reliability and validity in an Iranian sample

Examining the Link Between Multidimensional Perfectionism and Depression: A Longitudinal Study of the Intervening Effects of Social Disconnection

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