A network analysis on the relationship between depression symptoms and loneliness in elderly Peruvians DOI
Tomás Caycho‐Rodríguez,

Andy Sánchez-Vilela,

Renzo Felipe Carranza Esteban

et al.

Psychology Health & Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Loneliness and depression are the most prevalent mental health issues among older adults, their relationship has been documented in studies using reflective psychopathological models based on total scores. However, problems should be investigated at level of individual symptoms order to develop intervention strategies aimed mitigating adverse impact both variables. The goal was examine extent which loneliness relate elderly Peruvians network method 328 Peruvian adults with an average age 68.44 years (SD = 7.64). participants were selected through non-probability convenience sampling, may limit generalizability results. Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) three-item UCLA Scale used this study. Network analysis identify central bridging within depressive symptoms. Furthermore, invariance symptom networks between men women estimated. results indicated that 'feeling excluded' symptom. 'anhedonia' have strongest can considered as bridge disorders. Symptom invariant (

Language: Английский

The relationship between perceived discrimination, depression, and somatization among Mongolian international students in South Korea: the mediating effects of acculturation stress and loneliness DOI

Min Sun Kim,

Tserendorj Mend Amar

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Elucidating the relationship between burnout and sleep disturbances among firefighters: a network analysis DOI Creative Commons
Bin Liu, Lin Liu, Lei Ren

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring the interconnections of loneliness, anxiety, and depression among nursing students: a network analysis approach DOI Creative Commons
Y. Mi, Sukhee Ahn,

Liping Ren

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Objective Nursing students experience higher rates of anxiety and depression than in other disciplines due to the demanding academic requirements clinical training challenges. Loneliness symptoms occur simultaneously; however, specific interrelationships between these states remain inadequately investigated. This study aimed utilize network analysis examine item-level reciprocal action loneliness, anxiety, among nursing students. Methods A total 888 were assessed using short-form UCLA Scale (ULS-6), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Questionnaire (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) on depression, respectively. Descriptive analyses conducted SPSS 26.0, whereas statistical analytical procedures performed R software. The Gaussian graphical model was used estimate network, Network Comparison Test applied compare differences networks across gender grades. Results results indicated that 58.6% exhibited varying degrees loneliness. revealed loneliness formed a separate cluster with limited connections communities. edges PHQ3-PHQ4 (insomnia or hypersomnia fatigue), GAD1-GAD2 (feeling anxious excessive worrying), ULS1-ULS2 (lonely no one) showed strongest positive within their communities, And inter-community observed GAD5-PHQ8 (fidgety-retardation), ULS6-PHQ4 (isolation-fatigue), ULS1-GAD1 (lonely-feeling anxious). centrality identified GAD2 (excessive ULS6 (isolation), PHQ4 (fatigue), PHQ2 down) as most central node, indicating significant influence overall structure. Additionally, PHQ8 (retardation), down), GAD5 (fidgety), GAD1(feeling anxious) played crucial role bridging linked three In addition, there is statistically difference structure except strength GAD3 (generalized anxiety) GAD6 (irritable) sexes. Conclusions highlights high prevalence its distinct yet connection emphasizing unique standalone psychological construct. important bridge different communities highlight complexity mental health symptom networks. underscores importance targeting for domain-specific interventions addressing mitigate comorbidities conditions

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The association between loneliness and suicidality: A systematic review of general populations and persons with depression-related disorders DOI Creative Commons

A. Imamog ̄lu,

Athena C. Y. Chan,

Trisha Menon

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Loneliness and suicidality are interrelated phenomena with implications for public health clinical psychiatry. This systematic review seeks to analyze this association in general population samples of varying age groups persons depression-related disorders-depressive bipolar disorders. Search terms include words related loneliness populations (elderly adults adolescents) Databases PubMed OVID (MedLine Embase AMED PsychINFO JBI EBP) Web Science. The search occurred from database inception May 27, 2024. Fifty-six studies met eligibility criteria: 52 involving 4 patients In healthy (18-64yo), showed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.26 0.59), while correlations elderly (65+) 0.498) adolescents (13-17yo) were weaker. disorders, ranged weak -0.06 0.40), associations stronger unadjusted models (UOR 2.8 7.07). Depressive symptoms mediator. We mostly found cross-sectional studies. Mixed group made direct comparisons difficult. addition, an inadequate amount found. also only focused on depressive as covariate. A generally was observed between suicidality, particularly adults. However, moderates these associations, warranting further exploration. role disorders remains unclear, highlighting the need longitudinal diverse inform prevention strategies.

Language: Английский

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Network structure of common mental health problems and life satisfaction in a Japanese population DOI Creative Commons

Shota Noda,

Motohiro Nishiuchi,

Maaya Kobayashi

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 10, 2025

Poor life-satisfaction, feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety are commonly reported in the Japanese general population. The aim this study was to examine network structure these common mental health problems a sample explore differences between males females. Participants (N = 476; 235 males, 241 females) were recruited from population completed questionnaires measure levels anxiety, life satisfaction. A psychometric analysis conducted using Gaussian Graphical Model, comparison test (NCT) performed evaluate overall consistency global connectivity. identified relaxing, sad mood, isolation, poor satisfaction as central nodes network. NCT revealed no significant male female networks well However, strength values for restlessness tiredness significantly higher than There connectivity psychopathology Problems being isolated others, contribute may be potential intervention targets.

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A network analysis of depressive symptoms and cognitive performance in older adults with multimorbidity: A nationwide population-based study DOI
Ting Zheng, Xiao Zheng,

Benli Xue

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Are you Lonesome Tonight? Ecological Momentary Assessment of Evening Loneliness, Worry, and Actigraphic Sleep in Adolescents DOI
Mariacarolina Vacca, Andrea Zagaria,

Valeria Fiori

et al.

Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: April 29, 2025

This study aims to evaluate the association between ecological assessment experience of loneliness and nocturnal sleep in a sample healthy adolescents investigate potential mediating role pre-sleep worry this relationship. Each evening, participants completed an electronic diary including items assessing worry. The time administration was set on individual basis capture actual pre-bed experience. Sleep parameters were assessed using actigraphy. Analyses conducted 72 (53.9% boys; Mage = 15.65; SD 1.32) 535 nights. Multilevel structural equation modeling indicated that within person fluctuations over period predicted shorter duration through mediation high (B -1.634, p .027); More specifically, at level, significantly positively related .131, .001), which turn negatively -12.502, .028).One step increase loneliness-associated decrease 12 minutes duration. path not influenced by anxiety gender differences adjusted analysis. Results other significant. Findings suggest adolescents' experienced bedtime may influence Sleep-promoting interventions benefit from targeting cognitions.

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The relationship between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction among college students: the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of loneliness DOI Creative Commons
Nana Liu, Siyu Zhu, Weixin Zhang

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 22, 2024

Background Mobile phone addiction has adverse influences on the physical and mental health of college students. However, few studies shed light effect fear missing out mobile underlying mechanisms among Methods To explore their associations, present study used Fear Missing Out Scales (FoMOS), Loneliness Scale (USL-8), Phone Addiction Index (MPAI), Depression-Anxiety-Stress Questionnaire (DASS-21) to investigate 750 Results The results suggested that significantly positively predicted addiction. This direct could be mediated by depression, indirect moderated loneliness. Specifically, was stronger for students with high levels Conclusion provides a theoretical basis developing future interventions in higher education

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A pilot study of a new app based on self-compassion for the prevention and promotion of mental health among Brazilian college students DOI Creative Commons
Bruno Luis Schaab,

Lara Finkler Cunha,

Desiree Cordoni Silveira

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Introduction Epidemiological data suggest substantial issues on the mental health of university students worldwide. Self-compassion is associated with lower rates psychological distress and better positive health. Thus, we have developed a app-based intervention based self-compassion principles targeting prevention promotion in college students. The current pilot study assessed adherence to intervention, preliminary benefits, satisfaction acceptability app among Brazilian Methods employed pre-experimental single-group design along pre-test post-test assessments ( n = 23). A mixed methods approach was utilized comprehensively assess outcomes intervention. Results overall rate for 37.87%, 26.26% participants successfully completing all modules. Among 21 assessed, 15 exhibited statistically significant results. Notably, there increase self-compassion, demonstrating large effect size d 1.15), moderate reduction stress 0.62) anxiety 0.52). All indicators received scores above 7. well-received by who completed it, although potential barrier identified volume text within need adopt more playful concise format Discussion Despite notable participant dropout, aligns patterns observed other online interventions conducted real-world settings. high levels, acceptance underscore rationale pursuing subsequent randomized clinical trial.

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Loneliness, Depression, Suicide DOI
Nuray Şimşek, Handan Zincir

IntechOpen eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 9, 2024

Traditionally, the phenomenon of loneliness was viewed as a painful feeling or chronic affliction, whereas today it is seen signal to change behavior. There are many emotional distresses that accompany loneliness, but not clear whether they cause consequence loneliness. Emotional states associated with include low self-esteem, shyness, anxiety, anger and tension, neuroticism introversion, hypersensitivity, self-blame, feelings worthlessness. Loneliness known trigger depressive symptoms suicidal thoughts behaviors. depression related concepts, yet distinct from each other. has also been suicide, without depression. Durkheim’s suicide theory can be guide in understanding relationship between suicide. Durkheim considered social phenomenon. In study analyzing comparative longitudinal studies on symptoms, ideation adolescents, reported fully understood had specific gave mixed findings this regard. As result, concept It possible see every age stage.

Language: Английский

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