Heterogeneous Associations Between Community Social Capital and Loneliness: A Cross-sectional Study in 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Loneliness is prevalent among older adults and is linked to physical and mental health problems. Community social capital has been suggested to mitigate its impact, but its heterogeneity across socioeconomic groups has not been explored.

Methods

We analysed cross-sectional data from the 2019 Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) with 24,206 participants aged 65 years or older. Loneliness was measured using University of California, Los Angeles's 3-item scale, and community social capital was assessed using civic participation, social cohesion, and reciprocity. Modified Poisson regression models were used, adjusting for sociodemographic factors and individual responses to the questions on social capital. Interaction effects of gender, education, and income

SUBMITTER: Liu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12698323 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature