Loneliness‐associated factors among older adults: Focus on friendship type and number of friends

Japan Journal of Nursing Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Aim Loneliness among older people is prevalent. Few studies have examined the association of loneliness with type friendship and number friends. This study aimed to clarify loneliness‐related factors adults by gender focusing on Methods An anonymous, self‐administered questionnaire survey was conducted 1610 in Japan. The included basic characteristics, health status used dementia checklist, friends evaluated Lubben Social Network Scale, using University California, Los Angeles Scale. Univariate analysis performed as dependent variable, multiple logistic regression also performed. Results A total 1082 were for analysis. rate 16.8%. Regarding friends, having <3 close call help (tangible aid) most associated (men odds ratio [OR]: 2.88, women OR: 3.10). Higher awareness participants subjective symptoms proportionally related (men, 3.06; women, 2.40). Among economic insecurity (OR: 1.68), 2.12), whom they feel easy talk about private matters (emotional support) 2.38). Conclusion results suggested that insecurity, might be adults. Several differ gender.

Language: Английский

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The Psychological Network of Loneliness Symptoms Among Chinese Residents During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 16, P. 3767 - 3776

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

Social distancing measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to increased levels of loneliness, but specific interactions between loneliness symptoms in context remain unknown. This study characterized psychological network residents initial wave outbreak China.The recruited 8472 Chinese (61.5% women, aged 33.0±10.6 years) through online snowball sampling. The Six-item De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS) was used measure symptoms. Central and bridge emotional social subscales were identified based on centrality indices, respectively. Network stability examined using case-dropping procedures.The nodes separated into two groups, corresponding domains DJGLS. strongest direction association "no reliable people" trustworthy (edge weight=0.546). "No has highest node strength (1.047) network, followed by "emptiness sense" (0.767) (0.749). "Feeling rejection" (1.672) close (0.403) showed first second strengths, Both accuracy tests supported robustness whole network.Interventions targeting central symptom "feeling may be effective for alleviating overall level pandemic-affected residents.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial wellbeing and risk perception of older adults during COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria: perspectives on the role of social workers

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic presented a 'double-edged sword' for older adults: not only were they more susceptible to the virus, but its broader consequences also exacerbated other challenges, particularly those related psychosocial well-being. Limited evidence exists on how adults perceive and impact their well-being role of social workers in addressing these resource-limited settings like Nigeria. This study explored adults' perceived risks regarding COVID-19, well-being, challenges A phenomenological exploratory research design was used. In-depth interviews (IDIs) conducted with 16 4 Onitsha metropolis, Anambra State, Southeast Data analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. findings revealed that restrictive measures negatively impacted adults, where isolation, lack support, inability engage wellbeing activities, emotional trauma collectively contributed significant decline mental health. Additionally, widespread misconceptions about origin led reluctance adopting preventive measures. While provided some awareness counselling sessions, involvement limited. Social recognized as part frontline response team, efforts primarily constrained by governmental institutional neglect. highlight need policy initiatives enhance strengthening resilience during public health emergencies. Comprehensive strategies are essential safeguarding future pandemics or similar crises.

Language: Английский

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Epidemiology of Hikikomori: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of 19 studies

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Aim Hikikomori, a severe form of social withdrawal, has been recognized as an important global public health problem. However, estimates the worldwide Hikikomori prevalence have inconsistent. This study aimed to provide comprehensive assessment cross‐cultural through meta‐analysis and systematic review. Methods We systematically searched multiple databases (including PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web Science) for relevant studies. Pooled were calculated using random‐effects model. Subgroup analyses categorical variables meta‐regression continuous performed identify potential moderators estimates. Results A total 19 studies based on 58,229 participants included analysis. The overall was 8.0% (95% CI, 4.9%–12.9%). did not differ significantly between regions (East Asia Western), time periods (pre– post–COVID‐19 pandemic), sex, sample size, or presence versus absence psychiatric disorders. In contrast, higher rates reported in 25‐item Questionnaire (HQ‐25) (21.7%; 95% 11.8%–36.4%) other questionnaires (5.0%; 3.1%–7.9%, [ P < 0.01]) nonprobability sampling (12.5%; 7.9%–19.2%) probability methods (3.1%; 1.4%–6.9% 0.01]). Lower quality (coefficient = −0.45, 0.03) older age also linked 0.10, 0.01). Conclusion suggests that is common problem globally. results highlight importance standardized diagnostic tools well further research moderating factors intervention alleviate disabling experiences associated with Hikikomori.

Language: Английский

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Media consumption patterns and depressive and anxiety symptoms in the Chinese general population during the COVID-19 outbreak

World Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4)

Published: March 25, 2025

BACKGROUND Examining patterns of media consumption and their associations with mental health outcomes in the general population during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has implications for public future pandemics. AIM To investigate depressive anxiety symptoms among adults affected by COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A total 8473 were recruited through snowball sampling an online cross-sectional survey. The participants asked to report three sources from which they most frequently acquired knowledge about a checklist nine sources. Depression assessed Patient Health Questionnaire Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, respectively. two-step cluster analysis was performed identify distinct clusters RESULTS Seven identified. lowest prevalence depression (29.1% 22.8%, respectively) observed one, labeled “television news portals clients, minimal social media”. highest (43.1%) three, “WeChat, MicroBlog, portals, traditional greatest (35.8%) seven, “news clients WeChat, no newspaper, radio, or portals”. Relative significantly elevated risk found six (labeled newspaper radio”) seven (adjusted odds ratio = 1.28-1.46, P ≤ 0.011). Multiple logistic regression analyses revealed that infection partially explained variations across clusters. CONCLUSION Communication policies should be designed channel crucial pandemic-related information more effectively digital Encouraging use these implementing regulatory reduce misinformation rumors on media, may effective mitigating populations

Language: Английский

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Factors Associated with Loneliness and Psychological Distress in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kazakhstan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Medicina, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 61(4), P. 703 - 703

Published: April 11, 2025

Background and Objectives: In Kazakhstan, during the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults faced unique challenges, such as limited healthcare resources prolonged periods of social isolation. The aim our study was to evaluate sociodemographic health-related factors associated with loneliness psychological distress in pandemic Kazakhstan. Materials Methods: this cross-sectional study, a total 445 participants aged 60 above were recruited from Kazakhstan pandemic. Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) used measure distress, anxiety, depression. Loneliness assessed using UCLA Scale (UCLA-3). variables tested analyzed. Results: Mean values UCLA-3 (p < 0.001), PHQ-4 anxiety depression 0.001) scores significantly differed between different categories self-reported overall health. Significantly higher mean found hypertension for = 0.025), 0.017); diabetes 0.023), 0.029), 0.001); chronic heart failure 0.005), cerebrovascular disease 0.024), 0.002), 0.027); cardiovascular dementia 0.046); being single 0.009), 0.031), 0.028); other ethnic backgrounds 0.004) 0.013); living an urban place 0.043). Being shown be significant predictor (OR 2.21; 95%CI 1.28–3.84), 2.09; 1.14–3.84), 4.23; 1.95–9.15). Below-average 5.79; 1.09–30.90) health anxiety. Conclusions: Our demonstrated that numerous loneliness,

Language: Английский

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Elevated levels of loneliness in migrant children compared to nonmigrant children in urban China: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies

Current Opinion in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(3), P. 162 - 171

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

Purpose of review About one in four children China is a migrant child. This population has higher risk experiencing loneliness. However, existing studies present conflicting findings regarding the levels loneliness among as compared to local urban China. performs meta-analysis comparing between these two groups. Recent A literature search major Chinese- and English-language databases revealed 27 eligible comparative studies. These reported means standardized deviations scores for both nonmigrant Meta-analysis results showed that experienced significantly than their counterparts [standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.21, P < 0.001]. Subgroup analysis enrolling from children's schools had pooled SMDs those public (0.346 vs. 0.120, 0.047). Summary Migrant experience peers. Efforts create socially inclusive, migrant-friendly environment reduce social isolation are crucial help alleviate feelings

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of COVID-19 fear and its association with quality of life among fire service recruits after ceasing the dynamic zero-COVID policy in China

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Oct. 6, 2023

In December 2022, China terminated its dynamic zero-COVID policy. To date, however, no research has been conducted upon mental health issues and their relationship with quality of life (hereafter QoL) among fire service recruits since the policy ended. This study explored fear COVID-19 (FOC) prevalence correlates as well network structure interconnections QoL recruits. A cross-sectional survey design was used to assess in Beijing Sichuan, Guangxi Guizhou provinces between February 13 16, 2023. Fear measured using Scale, depression assessed Patient Health Questionnaire, anxiety examined Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, QOL evaluated World Organization Quality Life-brief version. Univariate multivariate analyses were explore fear. Network analysis associations QoL. total 1,560 participants included this study. The overall 38.85% (n = 606; 95% CI 36.42-41.32%). Being afraid significantly related (OR 1.084; p < O.OO1) physical fatigue 1.063; 0.026). Fire more had lower (F 18.061 0.001) than those less did. most central symptoms FOC6 ("Sleep difficulties caused by worry about COVID-19"), FOC7 ("Palpitations when thinking COVID-19") FOC2 ("Uncomfortable think COVID-19"). top three negatively associated FOC4 ("Afraid losing because Over one-third reported after China's terminated. Poorer COVID-19. Targeting core could help improve during public crises.

Language: Английский

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Psychological resilience and related factors among primary care workers in Wuhan, China: A cross-sectional study

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. e31918 - e31918

Published: May 24, 2024

Primary medical workers constitute a high-risk group for mental health problems, and psychological resilience might protect them from the negative impacts of their work. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate current situation among primary care in Wuhan, China, as well related factors.

Language: Английский

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Adaptation of a Chinese Version of the Relational Needs Satisfaction Scale Based on Item Response Theory Among Chinese Adults Aged 18–30

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 3595 - 3610

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

The satisfaction of relational needs is an important indicator the quality interpersonal relationships, but few studies on this topic have been conducted in China. Relational Needs Satisfaction Scale (RNSS) was developed and used three countries.

Language: Английский

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