Sleep Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 508 - 514
Published: June 5, 2024
BackgroundLoneliness
has
been
linked
to
an
increased
risk
of
sleep
problems.
Past
research
largely
relied
on
trait
loneliness
or
daily
recall
when
evaluating
associations
with
sleep.ObjectiveThe
present
study
extended
this
work
by
the
patterns
throughout
day,
including
a
average
all
reports,
maximum
value,
and
variation.
These
predicted
subjective
objective
measures
evaluate
whether
they
provide
unique
insight
relationship.MethodsUndergraduate
students
(n
=
71;
77%
female;
age
18-28)
completed
2
weeks
electronic
surveys
4
times
day
assess
loneliness.
Each
morning
participants
diary
their
prior
night's
quality,
as
well
wore
actigraphy
devices
objectively
parameters.
A
total
778
momentary
565
days
actigraphy-assessed
data
were
collected.
Multilevel
models
tested
within-person
aggregates
associated
outcome
variables.ResultsSubjective
duration,
fatigue
significantly
Subjective
latency,
max
Only
was
variability.
No
measures.ConclusionsPatterns
focusing
central
tendency
(average)
intensity
(max)
more
consistently
(but
not
objective)
assessments
than
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(23), P. 7094 - 7094
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Emerging
research
demonstrates
that
social
isolation
and
loneliness
are
linked
to
significant
physical
mental
health
conditions.
To
address
these
concerns,
the
Tellegacy
program
was
developed
as
an
intergenerational
health-promoting
intervention
ameliorate
older
adult
in
effort
increase
wellness.
The
purpose
of
this
study
reflect
on
testing
a
behavioral
intervention.
University
students
trained
goal
setting,
mindfulness,
listening
strategies
were
paired
with
11
adults
northern
Midwest
area
via
weekly
in-person
phone
conversations.
Oral
reminiscence
therapies
used
books
containing
their
stories
given
after
participation.
Older
surveyed
using
California
Los
Angeles
Loneliness
Scale,
Satisfaction
Life
patient
questionnaire-9
(PHQ-9)
scale
elucidate
effectiveness
Improved
scores
loneliness,
satisfaction
life,
PHQ-9
demonstrated
favorable
improvements
adults.
Additional
benefits
for
student
Legacy
Builder
revealed
from
self-reported
changes.
This
suggests
potential
structured
encounters
between
isolated
or
lonely
feasibility
warrants
further
studies
fully
demonstrate
its
impact
outcomes.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Abstract
Introduction
Loneliness
is
an
unpleasant,
subjective
experience
that
can
affect
people
at
all
stages
of
life.
Given
its
association
with
a
range
physical
and
mental
health
problems,
it
important
to
assess
the
costs
loneliness
healthcare
system.
The
current
study
aimed
to:
(i)
review
literature
on
social
care
impacts
loneliness,
(ii)
economic
evaluations
interventions
address
loneliness.
Methods
We
conducted
systematic
studies
published
from
2008
2023
by
searching
five
bibliographic
databases,
two
sources
grey
literature,
reference
lists
relevant
reviews.
Studies
estimating
cost
expenditure,
resource
utilisation
were
included
impact
Return
investment,
return
cost-effectiveness
interventions.
reported
either
or
outcomes
included.
No
limitations
placed
inclusion
for
populations,
age
groups,
language.
quality
appraisal
narrative
synthesis
results.
Results
39
eligible
studies:
Five
estimated
expenditure
22
use,
18
Most
focused
older
adult
populations.
Findings
relating
cost/expenditure
service
use
inconsistent
varied:
some
excess
costs/expenditure
associated
while
others
found
lower
Economic
evaluation
covered
wide
different
intervention
types.
They
generally
indicated
be
cost-effective,
but
less
likely
cost-saving
not
consistently
effective
in
reducing
Discussion
Inconsistent
varied
findings
system
meant
was
difficult
synthesise
Therefore,
we
cannot
derive
confident
conclusions
about
related
this
review.
Future
research
should
prioritise
care,
direct
randomised
controlled
trials
long-term
follow-ups
appropriately
these
evidence
gaps.
Research
younger
populations
also
considered
priority.
Zeitschrift für Psychologie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
231(4), P. 265 - 277
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
Abstract:
Objective:
Using
the
biopsychosocial
model,
this
study
evaluated
an
intervention
targeting
physical
activity
and
extent
of
social
participation
among
older
adults.
A
longitudinal
with
participants
randomized
to
print-based
or
IT-based
interventions
was
conducted
(
N
=
251,
M
age
68.42,
SD
5.35).
Effects
were
assessed
mixed
model
analyses
serial
mediation
analyses.
Results:
Time
had
a
significant
effect
[
F(2,358)
11.7,
p
<
.001],
increase
in
participation.
Poor
self-reported
performance
related
poorer
over
time,
but
being
physically
active
buffered
negative
(total
indirect
effect:
B
−0.02).
Furthermore,
highly
engaged
individuals
poor
likely
fall
back
into
previous
stage
change
regarding
three-way
interaction
0.28,
SE
0.12,
.017).
Discussion:
Individual
preconditions
should
be
considered
when
developing
improve
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
Introduction
As
relatively
little
is
known
about
self-efficacy
and
social
support
in
individuals
aged
65
years
older
whether
they
are
facing
a
decline
life
due
to
multimorbidity
previous
COVID-19
infection,
this
study
investigated
hypotheses
based
on
Social
Cognitive
Theory.
Methods
It
was
tested
depressive
symptoms
multimorbid
patients
who
were
hospitalized
for
recover
post
infection
during
their
hospital
stay,
do
not
differ
from
those
of
other
conditions.
Furthermore,
we
associated
with
increased
loneliness
scores,
low
beliefs,
poorly
perceived
support.
Additionally,
it
mediator
variable,
moderator
variable
between
depression.
N
=
135
or
without
(mean
age
64.76)
recruited.
Paper
questionnaires
collected
at
the
time
inpatient
admission
year
2021
cross-sectional
design.
The
compared
n
45
survived
90
infected
before.
Results
No
significant
difference
symptomology
these
two
groups
revealed
[
t
(133)
130,
p
0.90,
d
0.024);
F
(3,
122)
0.255,
0.86].
found
positive
correlation
anxiety
depression
both
(
r
0.419
0.496).
Self-efficacy
mediated
relation
completely
standardized
indirect
effect
β
0.111,
percentile
Bootstrap
95%
CI
0.027–0.201.
Discussion
research
findings
suggest
importance
self-efficacy,
development
symptoms,
have
several
practical
implications
improving
mental
health
patients:
Prospectively,
treatment
should
only
focus
physical
cognitive
health,
but
also
promoting
support,
as
well
address
psychoeducational
interventions.
Replication
conducting
interventional
employing
lifestyle
components
follow
up,
associations
no
causal
relationships.