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Loneliness and depression among the elderly in an agricultural settlement: Mediating effects of social support
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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