Abstract
Loneliness is a prevalent problem for older adults and has been shown to be associated with negative physical, psychological, and social variables. There has been limited research focusing on the relationship of loneliness to health. There is a gap in the literature when it comes to understanding how the problem of loneliness relates to the health of older adults in the United States.
The purpose of this study was to address this gap in the literature through the testing of two models, the first model represented the postulated risks for loneliness and the second model represented the postulated outcomes for those who experience loneliness. Variables were chosen for inclusion in the models based on a review of pertinent quantitative and qualitative literature.
Sigma Membership
Phi Epsilon
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Loneliness, Older Adults, Health Impact, Health Risks
Advisor
Irene Tessaro
Second Advisor
Susan McCrone
Third Advisor
June Lunney
Fourth Advisor
Turner Goins
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
West Virginia University
Degree Year
2007
Recommended Citation
Theeke, Laurie A., "Sociodemographic and health-related risks for loneliness and outcome differences by loneliness status in a sample of older U.S. adults" (2023). Dissertations. 227.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/227
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-06-26
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3300917; ProQuest document ID: 304808884. The author still retains copyright.