Based on survey data collected from 151 community-dwelling solitary Chinese older adults in Hong Kong, the present study used path analysis to examine the mediating role of sense of loneliness in the relationship between different sources and directions of social support and life satisfaction. The results showed that sense of loneliness mediated the effects of support from families, friends, and support for others on life satisfaction. In addition, a formal source of social support was not associated with life satisfaction among solitary older adults, although those with a more secure financial status had greater overall life satisfaction. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing awareness among social and health care service pr...
The present research investigated the relationships between loneliness and emotional, physical, and ...
The National Social Life, Health and Aging Project (NSHAP) at the University of Chicago notes that p...
Loneliness is linked to many negative health outcomes and places strain on the economy and the Natio...
Based on survey data collected from 151 community-dwelling solitary Chinese older adults in Hong Kon...
Older people are vulnerable to loneliness and isolation. Solitary seniors are more likely to suffer ...
Compared with the many studies in western countries, research on the prevalence of and risk factors ...
Hong Kong’s population is ageing. The increase of older people living alone and their living arrange...
Loneliness is a common experience among older people that is associated with health risks and negati...
The purpose of the research is to explore the forms of support provided by informal support networks...
Despite an established positive link between social wealth, health, and social capability among olde...
Objective: To find out the impact of social support and adjustment problems on perceived loneliness ...
Loneliness is a risk factor for older adults, one exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although tim...
Free Paper Session IV: Long-Term CareINTRODUCTION: One observation of the ageing population in Hong ...
Abstract Background Loneliness is a public health concern with serious health consequences in older ...
Loneliness is a subjective experience that can leave an individual feeling distressed. Loneliness ca...
The present research investigated the relationships between loneliness and emotional, physical, and ...
The National Social Life, Health and Aging Project (NSHAP) at the University of Chicago notes that p...
Loneliness is linked to many negative health outcomes and places strain on the economy and the Natio...
Based on survey data collected from 151 community-dwelling solitary Chinese older adults in Hong Kon...
Older people are vulnerable to loneliness and isolation. Solitary seniors are more likely to suffer ...
Compared with the many studies in western countries, research on the prevalence of and risk factors ...
Hong Kong’s population is ageing. The increase of older people living alone and their living arrange...
Loneliness is a common experience among older people that is associated with health risks and negati...
The purpose of the research is to explore the forms of support provided by informal support networks...
Despite an established positive link between social wealth, health, and social capability among olde...
Objective: To find out the impact of social support and adjustment problems on perceived loneliness ...
Loneliness is a risk factor for older adults, one exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although tim...
Free Paper Session IV: Long-Term CareINTRODUCTION: One observation of the ageing population in Hong ...
Abstract Background Loneliness is a public health concern with serious health consequences in older ...
Loneliness is a subjective experience that can leave an individual feeling distressed. Loneliness ca...
The present research investigated the relationships between loneliness and emotional, physical, and ...
The National Social Life, Health and Aging Project (NSHAP) at the University of Chicago notes that p...
Loneliness is linked to many negative health outcomes and places strain on the economy and the Natio...