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Influences on Loneliness in Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis

Pinquart, Martin, Sorensen, Silvia·2001·Basic and Applied Social Psychology
DOI 10.1207/s15324834basp2304_2
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A widely held stereotype associates old age with social isolation and loneliness. However, only 5% to 15% percent of older adults report frequent loneliness. In this study, we report a meta-analysis of the correlates of loneliness in late adulthood. A U-shaped association between age and loneliness is identified. Quality of social network is correlated more strongly with loneliness, compared to quantity; contacts with friends and neighbors show stronger associations with loneliness, compared to contacts with family members. Being a woman, having low socioeconomic status and low competence, and living in nursing homes were also associated with higher loneliness. Age differences in the association of social contacts and competence with loneliness are investigated as well.

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Authors
Pinquart, M., & Sorensen, S.
ORCID
Pinquart, Martin
Venue
Basic and Applied Social Psychology
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2001-12
Volume
23
Issue
4
Pages
245-266
ISSN
  • 0197-3533 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-4834
DOI
10.1207/s15324834basp2304_2
OpenAlex
W4233280328
Cited by
1,036
References
45
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.41
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Basic and Applied Social Psychology (publishedVersion)
Funders
American Psychological Association
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Health disparities and outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Aging, Health, and Disability
Keywords
loneliness, older adults, old age, social networks, social isolation, age differences, gender differences, socioeconomic status, self-efficacy, nursing home residents, family and friend contact, age stereotypes

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