Association between living alone period, social isolation and death in middle-aged and older adults
Therefore, this study emphasizes the need for policies and interventions addressing the issues of living alone and social isolation among middle-aged and older adults. It is particularly important to develop tailored support programs or policies that consider various factors such as <b>sex</b>, age. Through interventions like home visits and the formation of social networks, it is essential to mitigate social isolation among the elderly and create an environment where they can enjoy a healthy old age.
Authors
- Jang Mook Kim
- Ji Eun Hwang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0194-1681)
- Jeong Min Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7739-662X)
- Min Soo Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8768-0162)
- Tae Su Jang
Institutions
- Dankook University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aging & Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2585502
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88