Loneliness in elderly individuals, level of dependence in activities of daily living (ADL) and influential factors

Hacıhasanoğlu, Rabia; Yıldırım, Arzu; Karakurt, Papatya

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2011.03.011

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“…This finding is in agreement with the analysis presented by Borys and Perlman (1985) and also with other previous results (Green, Richardson, Lago, & Schatten-Jones, 2001;Hacihasanoğlu, Yildirim, & Karakurt, 2012;Neto, 2002). As we have previously stated the UCLA Scale avoids direct mention of loneliness.…”

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Socio-Demographic Predictors of Loneliness Across the Adult Life Span in Portugal

Neto

2014

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Loneliness, a complex phenomenon, is experienced differently by people under diverse conditions. The factors influencing loneliness are numerous and may vary between cultures. The purpose of this study was to show socio-demographic factors contributing to loneliness in Portugal. The sample consisted of 3,144 participants with a mean age of 46.90 (SD = 22.56) and a range between 15 and 92 years. Loneliness was evaluated with the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale (Russell, Peplau, & Cutrona, 1980). Age and marital status were significant predictors of loneliness. Loneliness increased with age, and divorced or windowed participants reported higher loneliness than single or married people. As expected, gender did not significantly contribute to loneliness. This work identified vulnerable people who are experiencing a perceived dissatisfaction with their social interactions that needs special attention. These vulnerable groups include the old, divorced and widowed. In particular, policy makers and other experts who work with old persons should promote interventions according to their needs.

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confidence: 83%

Socio-Demographic Predictors of Loneliness Across the Adult Life Span in Portugal

Neto

2014

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“…measurements that potentially relate psychological phenomena to the social environment and to pathophysiological changes [7] are associated with disability. These psychosocial factors included depression [8,9], loneliness [10], social networks [11] and social support [12]. Measures of social networks have been shown to be associated with SES, in the sense that individuals in higher socioeconomic groups are more likely to be married, have more friends and report higher levels of social support (more emotional support and less negative aspects of close relationships) [13].…”

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Wealth and Disability in Later Life: The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)

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We examined wealth inequalities in disability, taking into account the effect of both depression and social support among older English adults using data from 5,506 community-dwelling people aged 50 years and over from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). Disability was measured as self-reported limitations in the Basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). Depressive symptomatology was measured using the 8-item Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D) scale. Social support was assessed by marital status and frequency of contact with friends, relatives or children. Multinomial logistic regression models were used to assess the role of social support and depressive symptoms on disability by total household wealth, which is a measure of accumulated assets over the course of life. Our findings showed that the poorest men with disability were more likely to live without a partner and have no weekly contact with children, family or friends compared to the wealthiest. Among women with disability, the poorest were more likely to report loneliness and have no partner while the wealthiest and the intermediate groups were more likely to be living with a partner. There was a strong inverse dose-response association between wealth and depressive symptoms among all participants with disability. This study shows a clear wealth gradient in disability among older English adults, especially for those with elevated depressive symptoms.

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“…The results of a study in Turkey indicated that 22% and about 34% of older people are dependent in performing ADL and IADL, respectively (36). Moreover, the results of Hachihasanoglu et al (2011)indicated that 2% of older people were totally dependent in terms of doing ADL , 14.5% were slightly dependent, and the rest were independent (37). The difference in the results of the two studies may be due to different sampling techniques used, as the aforementioned study chose the participants from patients who were referred to a health center, while the participants of the present study were healthy individuals.…”

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Quality of Sleep and Daily Activity of the Elderly in Zanjan

Pakpour¹,

Moqaddam²,

Hosseiny³

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Background: Poor quality of sleep and daily activity in elderly people are associated with many physical and psychological problems that increase disability and need to use health services. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between daily activities and quality of sleep in the elderly people. Methods: This Study was a correlational-descriptivestudy on390 elderly people in Zanjan in 2013. The sampling was done using a cluster and multistage method. Data were collected via face-to-face interview, using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and a questionnaire on "activities of daily living(ADL)" and "instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)". Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistic including number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistical tests including Spearman's rank correlation coefficient, independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance. Results: The mean score of ADLand IADL was 11.58±0.81 (score range 0-14) and 11.23±2.93 (score range 0-18), respectively. In addition, 85.7%of the subjects in the study had poor sleep quality and only 14.3% had good sleep quality. The results also indicated no significant relationship between the daily activities and quality of sleep in the elderly, while instrumental activities had a weak positive and significant correlation with their sleep quality (P≥ 0.05). Conclusion: Although the elderlyin this study have poor sleep quality, they are independent inperforming ADL and IADL. Furthermore, there is a weak and direct correlation between sleep quality and instrumental activities of the old people. Improvement of activity in the elderly can improve their quality of sleep.

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Loneliness in elderly individuals, level of dependence in activities of daily living (ADL) and influential factors

Cited by 85 publications

References 17 publications

Socio-Demographic Predictors of Loneliness Across the Adult Life Span in Portugal

Socio-Demographic Predictors of Loneliness Across the Adult Life Span in Portugal

Wealth and Disability in Later Life: The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)

Quality of Sleep and Daily Activity of the Elderly in Zanjan

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