The relationship between retirement, social isolation and loneliness: A longitudinal analysis using the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Retirement is a major transition in aging, with changes in routine, identity, finances, and social connections, and subsequently mental and physical health. It is possible that the transition through retirement period may increase the risk of loneliness and social isolation. However, the relationship between retirement and loneliness is unclear. We aimed to examine the association between retirement and loneliness and social isolation using a representative sample of older adults.

Methods

We used survey data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), a representative sample of adults over 50 years of age living in private households in England. We analysed waves 4-8 covering the years 2008 to 2017. Loneliness was measured using the UCLA 3-item scale. So

SUBMITTER: Kenny L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581352 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature