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Development and evaluation of an online program to encourage help-seeking among single middle-aged and older men
Yoh Murayama1, Sachiko Yamazaki2, Masami Hasebe3
1Research Team for Social Participation and Healthy Aging, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Objective:
This study examined the contents of an online program that promotes help-seeking by reducing 'resignation to the future' and 'distrust of others'.
Methods:
The online program comprised three sessions focussing on work, health and the economy. Forty-four single middle-aged and older men with a high tendency for social isolation were divided into two groups: intervention (n = 22) and control (n = 22). The program spanned 2 days, with each session lasting 90-110 min. Questionnaire surveys were conducted simultaneously for both groups.
Results:
Program participation significantly reduced distrust of others (F(1,39) = 6.42, p < .05, η2 = .15), although it had no effect on resignation to the future. Structural equation modelling further showed that distrust of others negatively influenced help-seeking intentions (β = -.50, p < .01) through the program. Moreover, participating likely provided an opportunity to reflect on one's own strengths.
Conclusions:
Implementing this program could help prevent isolation and loneliness among single middle-aged and older men.
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