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Social isolation and well-being.

N L Chappell1, M Badger

  • 1Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.

Journal of Gerontology
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
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Social isolation indicators like living alone or being unmarried are linked to lower well-being in older adults. However, the strongest predictors are having no companions or confidants, independent of other factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Social isolation is a growing concern among elderly populations.
  • Understanding the specific indicators of social isolation is crucial for assessing well-being in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify which common indicators of social isolation are significantly related to subjective well-being in elderly individuals.
  • To differentiate between bivariate relationships and independent predictors of well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative analysis of 10 common social isolation indicators.
  • Assessment of relationships with global happiness and life satisfaction.
  • Controlling for demographic, economic, and health factors.

Main Results:

  • Quantitative measures like infrequent contact, having no children, or living alone were not significantly related to well-being.
  • Lack of companions or confidants showed a bivariate relationship with well-being.
  • Having no confidants and no companions remained significant independent predictors of subjective well-being after controlling for covariates.

Conclusions:

  • Marital status and living arrangements are not reliable proxies for psychological well-being in the elderly.
  • The absence of social connections (companions and confidants) is a critical factor influencing subjective well-being in older adults.
  • Practitioners should focus on the presence of social connections rather than demographic factors when assessing well-being.

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