Latent profiles and transitions of social isolation among older adults and their influencing factors: a person-centered approach
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Social isolation among older adults in China shows distinct patterns and changes over time. Factors like rural living, widowhood, and lower activity/cognitive abilities increase isolation risk, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for successful aging.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background
- Global population aging necessitates understanding social isolation in older adults.
- Social isolation presents heterogeneity and dynamic trends among the elderly.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the heterogeneity and changing trends of social isolation in older Chinese adults.
- To identify factors influencing social isolation and its transitions over time.
Main Methods
- Utilized data from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (2016, 2018) with 7198 participants aged over 60.
- Employed Latent Profile Analysis, Latent Transition Analysis, and multiple logistic regression.
Main Results
- Identified five distinct social isolation profiles among older adults.
- Rural, widowed, and individuals with lower daily living activity or cognitive abilities were more prone to social isolation.
- While profiles were generally stable, transitions occurred, with high social network categories risking decline and high cognitive ability associated with improved isolation status.
Conclusions
- Social isolation among older adults is heterogeneous and evolves over time.
- Findings support targeted interventions based on individual influencing factors for successful aging.
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