Relationship between qualitative and quantitative loneliness and suicidal ideation by occupational classification in the working-age population: a nationally-representative survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rising digitalization and individualism in the workplace after the COVID-19 pandemic have increased loneliness and related problems in the working-age population. The potential effects of various forms of loneliness on suicidal ideation may differ depending on employment status.

Method

This is a cross-sectional study based on a national survey of mental health in the general Korean population. We classified occupations as "employed," "self-employed," or "unemployed." Loneliness was assessed using the UCLA Loneliness Scale, which measures both qualitative and quantitative aspects of loneliness. Suicidal ideation was evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9.

Results

A total of 1770 participants aged 30-65 years (mean age: 47.7 years) were included.

SUBMITTER: Heo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11452977 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature