Loneliness, depression, and sociability in older adults: The role of marital status

The study sought to examine the impact of marital status on sociability, loneliness, and depression in older persons. The study was carried out in Kanpur Nager, Uttar Pradesh, using a purposive sample approach. The questionnaire was handed out by interview to 65 older persons aged 61 to 80. The revised UCLA loneliness scale, Geriatric depression scale (GDS), and Berkman-Syme Social Network Index were used to evaluate loneliness, depression, and sociability in older persons. The findings indicated that marital status had a substantial influence on sociability, loneliness, and depression.