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Disparities in prevalence and risk indicators of loneliness between rural empty nest and non‐empty nest older adults in Chizhou, China
Differences in how common loneliness is and its risk factors between older adults living alone versus with family in rural Chizhou, China
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Abstract
The mean level of loneliness was significantly higher in empty nest older adults at 41.52 compared to 39.46 in non-empty nest older adults.
- Empty nest older adults had significantly higher scores on the Geriatric Depression Scale, indicating more depressive symptoms.
- Lower levels of family, objective, and subjective support were reported by empty nest older adults.
- Family support, objective support, and social interaction were significantly associated with loneliness, particularly in empty nest older adults.
- Age and depressive symptoms showed stronger associations with loneliness in empty nest older adults.
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