Predictors of Loneliness in US Adults Over Age Sixty-Five

被引：203

作者：

Theeke, Laurie A. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] W Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Dept Hlth Restorat, Morgantown, WV 26505 USA

来源：

ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING | 2009年 / 23卷 / 05期

关键词：

SOCIAL-ISOLATION; ELDERLY-PEOPLE; OLDER-PEOPLE; HEALTH; RISK; DEPRESSION; EXPERIENCE; SUPPORT; DISEASE; IMPACT;

D O I：

10.1016/j.apnu.2008.11.002

中图分类号：

R47 [护理学];

学科分类号：

1011 ;

摘要：

The purpose of this study was to examine sociodemographic and health-related risks for loneliness among older adults using Health and Retirement Study Data. Overall prevalence of loneliness was 19.3%. Marital status, self-report of health, number of chronic illnesses, gross motor impairment, fine motor impairment, and living alone were predictors of loneliness. Age, female gender, use of home care, and frequency of healthcare visits were not predictive. Loneliness is a prevalent problem for older adults in the United States with its own health-related risks. Future research of interventions targeting identified risks would enhance the evidence base for nursing and the problem of loneliness. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：387 / 396

页数：10

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