期刊
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
卷 36, 期 2, 页码 179-187出版社
AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC
DOI: 10.1037/hea0000437
关键词
social isolation; loneliness; gait speed; older adults; English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
资金
- ESRC [ES/K003178/1, ES/J019119/1] Funding Source: UKRI
- Economic and Social Research Council [ES/K003178/1, ES/J019119/1] Funding Source: researchfish
Objective: The present analysis aimed to examine the associations of isolation and loneliness, individually as well as simultaneously, with 2 measures of functional status (gait speed and difficulties in activities of daily living) in older adults over a 6-year period using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, and to assess if these associations differ by SES. Method: Loneliness was measured using the short form of the Revised UCLA scale, and an index of social isolation was computed incorporating marital status; frequency of contact with friends, family, and children; and participation in social activities. Measures of functional status were assessed identically at baseline and 6 years later for 3070 participants (mean age 69 years). Wealth was used as an indicator of SES. Results: In fully and mutually adjusted models, social isolation and loneliness were found to be associated with a decrease in gait speed at follow-up, with stronger effects among more disadvantaged individuals. Loneliness was associated with an increase in difficulties with activities of daily living. Conclusions: Isolation and loneliness were adversely associated with different aspects of functional status. Interventions to reduce isolation and loneliness may be particularly beneficial for individuals in disadvantaged groups.
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