Seeking “A Place Where One Belongs”

Lee, Kumsun; Herrera, Rodolfo; Lee, Setsuko; Nakamura, Yasuhide

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“…Living alone was associated with increased loneliness only among Canadian-born older adults, although previous studies generally found that living alone increases risk of loneliness in both immigrants and Canadian-born individuals [ 33 , 44 , 45 ]. However, some immigrants choose to live alone to avoid being a burden to their children [ 46 ], and this personal choice may lead to protection against loneliness [ 47 ].…”

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Factors associated with loneliness in immigrant and Canadian-born older adults in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study

Bronskill

Strauss

et al. 2023

BMC Geriatr

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Background While loneliness is common in older adults, some immigrant groups are at higher risk. To inform tailored interventions, we identified factors associated with loneliness among immigrant and Canadian-born older adults living in Ontario, Canada. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 2008/09 data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (Healthy Aging Cycle) and linked health administrative data for respondents 65 years and older residing in Ontario, Canada. Loneliness was measured using the Three-Item Loneliness Scale, with individuals categorized as ‘lonely’ if they had an overall score of 4 or greater. For immigrant and Canadian-born older adults, we developed separate multivariable logistic regression models to assess individual, relationship and community-level factors associated with loneliness. Results In a sample of 968 immigrant and 1703 Canadian-born older adults, we found a high prevalence of loneliness (30.8% and 34.0%, respectively). Shared correlates of loneliness included low positive social interaction and wanting to participate more in social, recreational or group activities. In older immigrants, unique correlates included: widowhood, poor health (i.e., physical, mental and social well-being), less time in Canada, and lower neighborhood-level ethnic diversity and income. Among Canadian-born older adults, unique correlates were: female sex, poor mental health, weak sense of community belonging and living alone. Older immigrant females, compared to older immigrant males, had greater prevalence (39.1% vs. 21.9%) of loneliness. Conclusions Although both groups had shared correlates of loneliness, community-level factors were more strongly associated with loneliness in immigrants. These findings enhance our understanding of loneliness and can inform policy and practice tailored to immigrants.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors associated with loneliness in immigrant and Canadian-born older adults in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study

Bronskill

Strauss

et al. 2023

BMC Geriatr

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“…In addition, the higher levels of loneliness among older migrants may be attributed to migrant-specific factors, such as a weak sense of belonging to the destination society, lack of meaningful relations with non-related co-ethnic peers, intergenerational conflicts, lack of support networks, missing one's country of origin, and experiencing ethnic discrimination [26,30,[33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43]. However, low local language proficiency is the most-often cited risk factor in older migrant's narratives in this respect [33][34][35]44,45].…”

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Neighbourhood Ethnic Density, Local Language Skills, and Loneliness among Older Migrants—A Population-Based Study on Russian Speakers in Finland

Kemppainen

Fokkema

et al. 2023

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So far, little attention has been paid to contextual factors shaping loneliness and their interaction with individual characteristics. Moreover, the few existing studies have not included older migrants, identified as a group who are vulnerable to loneliness. This study examined the association between neighbourhood ethnic density (the proportion of own-group residents and the proportion of other ethnic residents in an area) and loneliness among older migrants. Furthermore, we investigated whether local language skills moderated this association. A population-based representative survey (The CHARM study, n = 1082, 57% men, mean age 63.2 years) and postal code area statistics were used to study Russian-speaking migrants aged 50 or older in Finland. The study design and data are hierarchical, with individuals nested in postcode areas. We accounted for this by estimating corresponding mixed models. We used a linear outcome specification and conducted logistic and ordinal robustness checks. After controlling for covariates, we found that ethnic density variables (measured as the proportion of Russian speakers and the proportion of other foreign speakers) were not associated with loneliness. Our interaction results showed that increased own-group ethnic density was associated with a higher level of loneliness among those with good local language skills but not among those with weaker skills. Good local language skills may indicate a stronger orientation towards the mainstream destination society and living in a neighbourhood with a higher concentration of own-language speakers may feel alienating for those who wish to be more included in mainstream society.

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“Caught in a Generation Gap”: A Generation Perspective on Refugees Getting Old in Denmark—A Qualitative Study

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Seeking “A Place Where One Belongs”

Abstract: The study suggests that elderly immigrants need day care support that provides an environment where they can enjoy their culture.

Cited by 6 publications

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Factors associated with loneliness in immigrant and Canadian-born older adults in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study

Factors associated with loneliness in immigrant and Canadian-born older adults in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study

Neighbourhood Ethnic Density, Local Language Skills, and Loneliness among Older Migrants—A Population-Based Study on Russian Speakers in Finland

“Caught in a Generation Gap”: A Generation Perspective on Refugees Getting Old in Denmark—A Qualitative Study

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