Do lonely and socially isolated individuals think they die earlier? The link between loneliness, social isolation and expectations of longevity based on a nationally representative sample
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Do lonely and socially isolated individuals think they die earlier? The link between loneliness, social isolation and expectations of longevity based on a nationally representative sample. / Hajek, André; König, Hans-Helmut.
In: PSYCHOGERIATRICS, Vol. 21, No. 4, 07.2021, p. 571-576.Research output: SCORING: Contribution to journal › SCORING: Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Do lonely and socially isolated individuals think they die earlier? The link between loneliness, social isolation and expectations of longevity based on a nationally representative sample
AU - Hajek, André
AU - König, Hans-Helmut
PY - 2021/7
Y1 - 2021/7
N2 - Abstract Background Loneliness and social isolation both have been linked to morbidity and mortality. However, there is a lack of studies investigating whether these factors are associated with expectations of longevity. Therefore, we aimed to clarify this association. Methods Cross-sectional data were taken from a nationally representative sample of middle-aged and older individuals (analytical sample, n = 4857). Well-established scales were used to measure loneliness and social isolation. Equally to other large cohort studies, expectations of longevity were assessed using the question ‘What age do you think you will live to?’ It was adjusted for various socioeconomic and health-related factors. Results After adjusting for various socioeconomic and health-related covariates, multiple linear regressions showed that both loneliness (total sample: β = −0.97, P
AB - Abstract Background Loneliness and social isolation both have been linked to morbidity and mortality. However, there is a lack of studies investigating whether these factors are associated with expectations of longevity. Therefore, we aimed to clarify this association. Methods Cross-sectional data were taken from a nationally representative sample of middle-aged and older individuals (analytical sample, n = 4857). Well-established scales were used to measure loneliness and social isolation. Equally to other large cohort studies, expectations of longevity were assessed using the question ‘What age do you think you will live to?’ It was adjusted for various socioeconomic and health-related factors. Results After adjusting for various socioeconomic and health-related covariates, multiple linear regressions showed that both loneliness (total sample: β = −0.97, P
KW - loneliness
KW - nearness to death
KW - perceived longevity
KW - social exclusion
KW - social isolation
KW - subjective life expectancy
U2 - https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12707
DO - https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12707
M3 - SCORING: Journal article
VL - 21
SP - 571
EP - 576
JO - PSYCHOGERIATRICS
JF - PSYCHOGERIATRICS
SN - 1346-3500
IS - 4
ER -