COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures and Loneliness Among Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, older adults are advised to follow social distancing measures to prevent infection. However, such measures may increase the risk of loneliness. The current study aimed to investigate (a) whether social distancing measures, particularly limiting close social interactions, are associated with loneliness among older adults, and (b) whether the association between social distancing measures and loneliness is moderated by sociodemographic characteristics.

Method

Data were from the fourth wave (April 29 to May 26, 2020) of the nationally representative Understanding America Study COVID-19 Survey. We used data on adults 50 years or older (N = 3,253). Logistic regression models of loneliness were performed.

SUBMITTER: Choi EY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7928665 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature