Social disconnectedness, perceived isolation, and symptoms of depression and anxiety among older Americans (NSHAP): a longitudinal mediation analysis

Ivan Santini, Ziggi; E. Jose, Paul; York Cornwell, Erin; Koyanagi, Ai; Nielsen, Line; Hinrichsen, Carsten; Meilstrup, Charlotte; Rich Madsen, Katrine; Koushede, Vibeke

doi:10.1016/s2468-2667(19)30230-0

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Social disconnectedness, perceived isolation, and symptoms of depression and anxiety among older Americans (NSHAP): a longitudinal mediation analysis

Published in The Lancet Public Health • Jan 1, 2020

Authors:

Ziggi Ivan Santini

Paul E. Jose

Erin York Cornwell

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Research indicates that social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of mental disorders, but less is known about the distinct contributions of different aspects of isolation. We aimed to distinguish the pathways through which social disconnectedness (eg, small social network, infre...

Subject

Social isolation

Anxiety

Psychology

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