Loneliness and quality of life among older adults: the mediating role of resilience.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Loneliness is a significant psychosocial issue among older adults, particularly for those living in institutional setting, as it affects their quality of life. The present study aimed to examine the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between loneliness and quality of life among Albanian older adults living in institutional settings.

Methods

A total of 115 older adults residing in institutions participated in the study. All of them completed the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), the UCLA Loneliness Scale and the Resilience Scale. A mediation model was performed to test the hypothesis that resilience mediates the effect of loneliness on quality of life in older adults living in institutions.

Results

The results indicate

SUBMITTER: Kushta R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12907549 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature