Factors linked to feeling lonely in older adults living at home

Among 540 Chilean older adults, low social support and high depressive symptoms are significantly linked to self-perceived loneliness.

• Low perception of social support in everyday situations is associated with increased feelings of loneliness.
• High levels of depressive symptoms correlate with a greater self-perception of loneliness.
• Perceiving a poor quality of life is significantly linked to higher self-perceived loneliness.
• These findings suggest that addressing social support and mental health could be important for improving well-being in older adults.

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