Associations between loneliness, depressive symptoms and perceived togetherness in older people

Tiikkainen, Pirjo; Heikkinen, Riitta‐Liisa

doi:10.1080/13607860500193138

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“…Elderly people often view loneliness as a precursor to depression (Barg et al 2006) and loneliness has been shown to be associated with depressive symptoms (Alpass and Neville 2003). Absence of friends and spousal loss are major factors in the increase of loneliness (Tiikkainen and Heikkinen 2005). Older adults meet many of their social needs from family members and friends.…”

Section: Socio-demographic Variablesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Depression Among the Elderly in Malaysia

Rashid

Tahir

2014

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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The population of Malaysia is relatively young, due to this there is a dearth in research conducted among the elderly especially relating to depression. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and the predictors of severe depression among the elderly in Malaysia. A sample of 2005 older adults randomly selected from the Penang State government's list of elderly receiving aid participated in the study. The Geriatric Depression Scale was used to screen for depression. Socio-demographic, social support, disease, functional and other factors were looked at as possible predictor variables. The prevalence of severe depression was 19.2 %. Indians (aOR = 2.0), being married (aOR = 10.5), widowed & divorced (aOR = 5.2), having poor (aOR = 2.7) or moderate social support (aOR = 2.7), having no one (aOR = 2.9), relatives (aOR = 2.3) or religious figures & others (aOR = 1.9) as compared to a spouse as a source of emotional support, feeling extremely lonely (aOR = 3.4), not socially active (aOR = 2.3), cognitively impaired (aOR 2.5), activities limited due to illness or disability (aOR = 1.6) and poor sleep quality (aOR = 3.6) were significant predictor variables. The prevalence of severe depression was high. It is pertinent that older adults, especially those with risk factors identified in this study be screened for depression at every opportunity.

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Section: Socio-demographic Variablesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Depression Among the Elderly in Malaysia

Rashid

Tahir

2014

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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“…Although this global measure has limitations (Victor, Grenade, & Boldy, 2005;Wenger, 1983), it has been used in numerous studies (e.g. Aartsen & Jylh€ a, 2011;Cohen-Mansfield et al, 2009;Holm en & Furukawa, 2002;Jylh€ a, 2004;Patterson & Veenstra, 2010;Routasalo et al, 2006;Savikko et al, 2005;Stack, 1998;Sundstr€ om et al, 2009;Thorsen, 1990;Tiikkainen & Heikkinen, 2005;Victor & Bowling, 2012;Victor, Scambler, et al, 2005) and has been reported to have good face and predictive validity (Routasalo et al, 2006). For purposes of statistical analysis, the loneliness variable was dichotomized, with response categories 'often' or 'sometimes' lonely combined into 1 ¼ 'lonely'.…”

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Loneliness among men and women – a five-year follow-up study

Nicolaisen¹,

Thorsen

2013

Aging & Mental Health

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“…These interactions promote social connectedness which in turn prevents loneliness. This feeling of belongingness is known to be a protective buffer against loneliness and depression in adolescents [83]. As a continuity of this idea, Aanes, Mittelmark, and Hetland [84] studied this hypothesis in relation to interpersonal stress and trauma, such as infidelity.…”

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Intimacy, Loneliness & Infidelity

Rokach¹,

Philibert-Lignières

2015

TOPSYJ

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This article explores the experience of loneliness in intimacy, with a special focus on infidelity. First, the notion of intimacy and love are examined and related to the concept of loneliness. To be in love is often thought to exclude being lonely but research shows otherwise.' Loneliness is exacerbated when intimacy is shattered by interpersonal events like infidelity. A review of recent literature regarding infidelity is presented. The concepts of depression, social support, selfesteem, and betrayal as a result of infidelity are examined and linked to loneliness. Also included, is a small discussion regarding the psychological distress and loneliness of the adulterer, before and after the revelation of infidelity. It is further asserted that loneliness is a two-way construct when speaking of infidelity; not only is it a salient product of infidelity, but also a strong predictor of its occurrence.Keywords: Betrayal, depression, infidelity, intimacy, loneliness, marriage, social support.People are social animals, and have a basic human need to belong, to be part of an intimate, lasting, caring relationship with a partner who is close and deeply concerned about us. Yearning to fulfill that need, we establish close contact and develop intimate relationships [1]. THE NATURE OF INTIMACYIntimacy is a multifaceted concept and is composed of knowledge, caring, interdependence, mutuality, trust, and commitment [2]. Partners, in an intimate relationship, possess extensive personal, confidential, and private knowledge about each other. That rich information, which the partners usually share with one another, may include their histories, preferences, and desires that they would not be so ready to reveal to other people. Caring is a hallmark of intimate relations. Intimate partners care about each other and feel affectionate towards their partner. Intimate partners' lives are intertwined and they affect each other continually. The extent to which they need and influence each other, i.e. their interdependence, impacts their partner meaningfully and does so in many areas of life, in different ways, and over long periods of time [1]. Intimate couples often exhibit mutuality, thinking of themselves as -us‖ [3] and seeing themselves as overlapping in various respects. Trust and intimacy are closely related. So, trusting relationship is established when the partners know that it is safe to open up and that their partner will be there to support and respond to their needs [4]. Finally, intimate partners are committed to their relationship; they expect them to go on indefinitely and *Address correspondence to this author at the York University, Canada; E-mail: arokach@yorku.ca for that they are ready to invest time, effort, and the resources at their disposal.Establishing and maintaining close, intimate relationships with a significant other has been recognized as a fundamental human motivation [5]. In that context, marriage is perceived as the most intimate adult bonding, serving as a primary source of affection, love, ...

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Associations between loneliness, depressive symptoms and perceived togetherness in older people

Cited by 142 publications

References 36 publications

The Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Depression Among the Elderly in Malaysia

The Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Depression Among the Elderly in Malaysia

Loneliness among men and women – a five-year follow-up study

Intimacy, Loneliness & Infidelity

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