NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT AND LONELINESS IN LATER LIFE: DO PERCEIVED EXPERIENCES MEDIATE THE OBJECTIVE FEATURES?
2024
Neighborhood Environment and Loneliness in Later Life
Sample size: 4377
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ashtiani Reza Tayari, Moorman Sara
Primary Institution: Boston College
Hypothesis
The study aims to examine the role of neighborhood factors in loneliness among older adults.
Conclusion
The study found that neighborhood characteristics indirectly affect loneliness through perceived social cohesion and danger.
Supporting Evidence
- Neighborhood residential environment was not directly associated with loneliness.
- Perceived social cohesion was negatively associated with loneliness.
- Perceived neighborhood danger was positively associated with loneliness.
Takeaway
Where older people live can affect how lonely they feel, especially based on how safe and connected they feel in their neighborhood.
Methodology
The study used cross-sectional data and multiple regression models to analyze the relationship between neighborhood environment and loneliness.
Participant Demographics
Midlife and older adults aged 49–95 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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