A global perspective on risk factors for social isolation in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Chen, Meiqian; Cao, Xiang; Wang, Afeng; Zhu, Yi; Lu, Guanzhen; Zhang, Li; Shen, Lijuan

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2023.105211

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“…As recently shown by a systematic review and meta-analysis, older adults risk for social isolation is shaped by a complex interplay of biological factors, socioeconomic factors, psychological and behavioural factors [ 9 ]. Despite being female, having low education level or being divorces, low social support is a commonly known risk factor for being social isolated in older adulthood [ 10 ], To date a multitude of studies also highlighted the relevance of perceived social support in maintaining well-being, physical and mental health in the second half of life. For instance, a systematic review analysing the role of social support for the development and course of coronary heart diseases, showed an impact of low social support on the prevalence of coronary heart disease and pointed to the consistently found negative effect of low social support on cardiac and all-cause mortality [ 11 ].…”

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Social support in older adults: Validation and norm values of a brief form of the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire (F-SozU K-6)

Reinwarth,

Petersen,

Beutel

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Social relations are crucial for maintaining physical and mental health across the life span. As social roles, networks and needs change with age a valid assessment of social support in older adults and age-specific norms are necessary. The present work aims to [1) assess the level of social support in individuals > 60 years of the general German population, [2) evaluate the brief six-item form of the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire (F-SozU K-6) in this age group and to [3) provide age-specific norm values. Methods We analyze data of N = 706 people representative for the German population collected in 2021. To assess social support, we used the F-SozU K-6. We tested for selectivity, item difficulty, internal consistency, construct and factor validity, as well as factorial invariance. Additionally, we assessed correlations and associations with depression, loneliness, and sociodemographic factors. Furthermore, we reported norm values for respondents > 60 years. Results Participants > 60 years reported a mean level of 23.97 (SD = 4.82) of social support. Results of the CFA confirmed a very good model fit. Measurement invariance across sex and age was shown. Associations with ADS and LS-S supported construct validity. Multiple regression analysis showed that female sex, increasing age, having a partner, and a higher equivalized household income were associated with higher levels of social support. Conclusion The F-SozU K-6 is a reliable and economical tool to assess perceived social support in older adults. Norm values for individual > 60 years are provided.

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Social support in older adults: Validation and norm values of a brief form of the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire (F-SozU K-6)

Reinwarth,

Petersen,

Beutel

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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The Influence of Perceptions of the Park Environment on the Health of the Elderly: The Mediating Role of Social Interaction

Xiong,

Wang,

et al. 2024

IJGI

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The aging population has brought increased attention to the urgent need to address social isolation and health risks among the elderly. While previous research has established the positive effects of parks in promoting social interaction and health among older adults, further investigation is required to understand the complex relationships between perceptions of the park environment, social interaction, and elderly health. In this study, structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to examine these relationships, using nine parks in Wuhan as a case study. The findings indicate that social interaction serves as a complete mediator between perceptions of the park environment and elderly health (path coefficients: park environment on social interaction = 0.45, social interaction on health = 0.46, and indirect effect = 0.182). Furthermore, the results of the multi-group SEM analysis revealed that the mediating effect was moderated by the pattern of social interaction (the difference test: the friend companionship group vs. the family companionship group (Z = 1.965 > 1.96)). Notably, family companionship had a significantly stronger positive impact on the health of older adults compared to friend companionship. These findings contribute to our understanding of the mechanisms through which urban parks support the physical and mental well-being of the elderly and provide a scientific foundation for optimizing urban park environments.

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Distribution and Determinants of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Adulthood and Old Age：A Literature Review

Murayama,

Suda,

Nakamoto

2024

Journal of Health Care and Society

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A global perspective on risk factors for social isolation in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Social support in older adults: Validation and norm values of a brief form of the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire (F-SozU K-6)

Social support in older adults: Validation and norm values of a brief form of the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire (F-SozU K-6)

The Influence of Perceptions of the Park Environment on the Health of the Elderly: The Mediating Role of Social Interaction

Distribution and Determinants of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Adulthood and Old Age：A Literature Review

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