Social Isolation among Older People

Wethington, Elaine; Pillemer, Karl

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“…Researchers have distinguished loneliness from related concepts such as living alone, solitude, and social isolation [2, 5, 7]. At its most basic level, social isolation has been defined as an objective state of having minimal social contact with other individuals, whereas loneliness reflects a subjective state of lacking desired affection and closeness to a significant or intimate other (i.e., emotional loneliness) or to close friends and family (i.e., relational loneliness).…”

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“…In particular, across research studies, the overall effect size of loneliness on mortality is difficult to summarize due to the lack of uniform measures of loneliness [5], differences in the inclusion of statistical controls [26], and the use of analytic procedures that ignore survival time and censored data [24]. …”

Section: Correlates and Health Effects Of Lonelinessmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Loneliness and Health in Older Adults: A Mini-Review and Synthesis

2015

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Increasing evidence suggests that perceived social isolation or loneliness is a major risk factor for physical and mental illness in later life. This review assesses the status of research on loneliness and health in older adults. Key concepts and definitions of loneliness are identified, and the prevalence, correlates, and health effects of loneliness in older individuals are reviewed. Theoretical mechanisms that underlie the association between loneliness and health are also described, and illustrative studies examining these mechanisms are summarized. Intervention approaches to reduce loneliness in old age are highlighted, and priority recommendations for future research are presented.

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Loneliness and Health in Older Adults: A Mini-Review and Synthesis

2015

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“… 9 Particularly for the older adults, the risk of social isolation increases with the decline of economic capacity, diseases, living alone and mobility inconvenience. 10 Researches confirmed that participating in group activities can effectively prevent social loneliness. 8 , 9 It can improve the quality of life, especially in older adults.…”

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Validation of the Chinese Version Community’s Self-Efficacy Scale in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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Luo³

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Background The original study confirmed that the Japanese version of the community’s self-efficacy scale (CSES) may help to promote health policies, practices and interventions in the community. In China, research on the self-efficacy of community’s life is in its infancy. The aim of this study was to assess the validity, the reliability and the predictors of the Chinese version CSES in the aging population. Methods (1) Translation of the original Japanese version CSES into Chinese; (2) validation of the Chinese version in the aging population. Instrument measurement included reliability testing, item generation, construct validity and test–retest reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis was applied to determine construct validity and internal consistency. Meanwhile, we built the Bayesian network model of the Chinese version of CSES and determined target variables. Results Finally, 143 sample individuals have been included in this research. By confirmatory factor analysis, we confirmed that the Chinese version CSES fits a two-dimensional model. Additionally, this scale showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α coefficient 0.900) and test–retest reliability (kappa coefficient 0.754). The results of the Bayesian network model showed that the education (0.3278) and the perceived efficacy patient–physician interactions scale (0.2055) are important predictors of the CSES. Conclusion This is the first study to validate the Chinese version of CSES in older people. Our research confirmed that the Chinese version CSES has good internal consistency, construct validity and test–retest reliability. Meanwhile, patient's confidence in communication with a physician and the patient's educational level were the important predictors of community self-efficacy.

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“…On the other hand, the lack of amenities and services renders it difficult and challenging for old people to access their local hospital. [4].…”

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Age-Friendly City New Nursing Spaces for the Elderly

Wu¹

2023

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Culture, Design and Social Development (CDSD 2022)

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The social and geographical profiles of cities are altering as a result of significant aging processes. Significant ageing processes are changing the social and spatial profile of cities. This project analyses the present situation and the profound influence of the social isolation of the elderly. In view of the medical reality in the aging process of the elderly, the focus will be on transforming the single traditional nursing space into a comprehensive space with residence and care integrated, providing an innovative way of Co-Living for the elderly, and emphasizing the potential and possibilities of the age-friendly community. Therefore, the study emphasizes the necessity to redesign and reorganize the living environment in Wood Green (London) with the goal of opposing the social isolation of the elderly.As a method of sharing, Co-Living serves an effective function to alleviate social isolation, which not only promotes their body and mind in the direction of health but also protects the dignity of the aged in utilizing space and receiving services. In this case, design elements should be considered in terms of diverse spatial forms that allow residents to improve physically, mentally, and emotionally. In addition, the impact of nature on health will also be explored using the expanding body of research related to environmental psychology for reference.

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Social Isolation among Older People

Cited by 9 publications

References 57 publications

Loneliness and Health in Older Adults: A Mini-Review and Synthesis

Loneliness and Health in Older Adults: A Mini-Review and Synthesis

Validation of the Chinese Version Community’s Self-Efficacy Scale in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Age-Friendly City New Nursing Spaces for the Elderly

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