Asia-Pacific psychiatry : official journal of the Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists

Loneliness and depression in older adults living in farming communities: the role of social support

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Abstract

Social support partially mediated the relationship between loneliness and depression in a study of 161 elderly individuals.

  • Loneliness is strongly associated with increased levels of depression.
  • Social support may influence the severity of depression experienced by lonely individuals.
  • The analysis utilized various validated scales to assess loneliness, depression, and social support.
  • Findings suggest that enhancing social support could be beneficial for reducing depression among the elderly.

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