Julie Christiansen1, Finn Breinholt Larsen2, Mathias Lasgaard3. 1. Public Health and Quality Improvement, Central Denmark Region, Olof Palmes Allé 15, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark; Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense M, Denmark. Electronic address: julie.christiansen@stab.rm.dk. 2. Public Health and Quality Improvement, Central Denmark Region, Olof Palmes Allé 15, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark. Electronic address: finn.breinholt@stab.rm.dk. 3. Public Health and Quality Improvement, Central Denmark Region, Olof Palmes Allé 15, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark; Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense M, Denmark. Electronic address: mathias.lasgaard@stab.rm.dk.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Prior research has established an association between loneliness and a variety of negative health conditions among older people. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying this association. OBJECTIVE: Building on the Loneliness Model, Hawkley and Cacioppo (2010) identified possible pathways through which loneliness may affect the development of adverse health conditions. The present study was designed to test the pathways proposed by Hawkley and Cacioppo. METHODS: The sample consisted of 8593 elderly ranging from 65 to 102 years of age participating in the 2013 Public Health Survey "How are you?". RESULTS: Findings show that loneliness was significantly associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and migraine. In addition high perceived stress, physical inactivity, daily smoking, and poor sleep mediated the association between loneliness and adverse health conditions. Moreover, findings demonstrate several gender differences in the association between loneliness and various adverse condition and the indirect mechanisms affecting these associations. CONCLUSION: The findings largely support the pathways proposed by Hawkley and Cacioppo.
INTRODUCTION: Prior research has established an association between loneliness and a variety of negative health conditions among older people. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying this association. OBJECTIVE: Building on the Loneliness Model, Hawkley and Cacioppo (2010) identified possible pathways through which loneliness may affect the development of adverse health conditions. The present study was designed to test the pathways proposed by Hawkley and Cacioppo. METHODS: The sample consisted of 8593 elderly ranging from 65 to 102 years of age participating in the 2013 Public Health Survey "How are you?". RESULTS: Findings show that loneliness was significantly associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and migraine. In addition high perceived stress, physical inactivity, daily smoking, and poor sleep mediated the association between loneliness and adverse health conditions. Moreover, findings demonstrate several gender differences in the association between loneliness and various adverse condition and the indirect mechanisms affecting these associations. CONCLUSION: The findings largely support the pathways proposed by Hawkley and Cacioppo.
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