RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LONELINESS AND LIFE SATISFACTION IN HONG KONG OLDER ADULTS
2024
Loneliness and Life Satisfaction in Older Adults in Hong Kong
Sample size: 1696
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tang Foong Yee Vivien, Chou Kee Lee
Primary Institution: The Education University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
This study examines the reciprocal relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction in older adults.
Conclusion
The study found that loneliness negatively impacts life satisfaction and vice versa, with neighbourhood collective efficacy playing a mediating role.
Supporting Evidence
- Loneliness was associated with lower life satisfaction two years later.
- Reduced life satisfaction led to increased loneliness.
- Neighbourhood collective efficacy fully mediated the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction.
Takeaway
Feeling lonely can make you less happy, and being less happy can make you feel lonelier. Helping communities work together can make both better.
Methodology
The study utilized two-wave secondary data analysis from older adults aged 60 and above.
Participant Demographics
1,696 Chinese older adults aged 60 and above, 53.9% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.014
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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