Social loneliness and perceived stress among middle-aged and older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Petek Akman Özdemir
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[1] Fenerbahçe University,Department of Psychology, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
[2] Atlas University,Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Current Psychology | 2024年 / 43卷
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COVID-19; Social loneliness; Perceived stress; Resilience; Older adults;
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Older age has been considered a risk factor for physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet many middle-aged and older adults showed resilience. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the protective factors against social loneliness and perceived stress among Turkish middle-aged and older adults. The data were collected from 464 adults aged 55 and above when the curfew restrictions were still in place. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that resilience, life satisfaction, self-esteem, satisfaction with social support and internet use negatively predicted both social loneliness and stress. The extent of curfew measures, which were more restrictive for the elderly, did not predict social loneliness and stress. The participants living alone showed higher social loneliness and those with chronic disease reported more stress. Results highlight the significant role of protective factors in enhancing well-being and coping in old age under highly stressful situations such as the pandemic.
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