Loneliness as a Risk Factor for Depression in the Elderl

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the impact of loneliness on the emergence of depression in the elderly. The sample consisted of 168 elderly living in their natural social environment. The depressive symptomatology was examined by the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The impact of loneliness on depression development has been assessed by the non-parametric Kruskal Wallis and Chi-square Tests. The study found that up to 60.7% of seniors suffer from some degree of depression: 32.1% reporting mild; 28.6% manifesting full depression. We also have found a relationship between loneliness and depression development of the elderly.

Journal

Title: Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention

Abbreviated Title: CSWHI

Publisher: Journal of Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention

ISSN (Print): 2222386X

ISSN (Electronic): 20769741

Publication date Created: February 17 2016

Publication date (Print): February 17 2016

Volume: 7

Issue: 1

Pages: 48-52

Article

DOI: 10.22359/cswhi_7_1_05

Copyright statement: © 2016

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