The relationship between perceived loneliness and depression in the elderly and influencing factors. Issue 1 (5th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Isik, Kevser; Başoğul, Ceyda; Yildirim, Hilal
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 57:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 351
• Page End: 357
• Publication Date: 2020-07-05
• Subjects: depression -- elderly -- family health center -- hospital -- loneliness; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12572
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the relationship between perceived loneliness and depression in the elderly and influencing factors Design and Methods: This cross‐sectional descriptive study was conducted with 501 elderly. Data were collected with the questionnaire form, the elderly loneliness scale and the geriatric depression scale. Findings: A positive relationship was found between depression and loneliness. Loneliness, applying to a family health center/hospitalization, educational level, social loneliness, and age were found to be the predictors of depression. Depression, applying to a family health center/hospitalization, and marital status were found to be the predictors of loneliness. Practical Implications: Loneliness is the major factor affecting depression in elderly. It is recommended that attempts should be made to enable the elderly to live more actively.