Thinking it’s boring in old age increases risk for future loneliness: findings from the German Ageing Survey (DEAS)
Believing that aging is associated with boredom is independently linked with loneliness beyond mental and physical health. As ageing stereotypes may influence behaviour and well-being, psychosocial aspects must be incorporated for comprehensive geriatric care.
Authors
- Tino Prell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6423-3108)
- Aline Schönenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2913-9535)
- Andreas Küstner
Institutions
- University Hospital in Halle (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aging & Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2545355
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung