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Loneliness and social contacts in a sample of elderly individuals living in nursing homes were examined. Associations between social contacts and emotional and social loneliness were assessed. The sample consisted of 113 participants, aged 65–101 years, residing in Bergen, Norway. A survey design, b...

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Published inNordic Journal of Nursing Research Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 9 - 14
Main Author Drageset, Jorunn
Format Journal Article
LanguageNorwegian
English
Swedish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.06.2002
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Aging
Gerontology
Loneliness
Nursing
Psychology
Social support
Theory
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Massachusetts
New Jersey
loneliness
social contact
Nursing home
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Summary:Loneliness and social contacts in a sample of elderly individuals living in nursing homes were examined. Associations between social contacts and emotional and social loneliness were assessed. The sample consisted of 113 participants, aged 65–101 years, residing in Bergen, Norway. A survey design, based on interview, was used. Data were collected by use of The revised Social Provisions Scale, the Unidimentional Question of loneliness and Family and friendships Contact Scale. The results showed that the social provisions «attachment», «social integration» and «ressurance of worth» were met to a high degree. «Attachment» showed the highest score. They experienced adequate social contact. Nearly half of the respondents reported loneliness often and occasionally. High frequency of social contact with children and grandchildren had a statistical significant effect on low level of social isolation.
ISSN:0107-4083
2057-1585
2057-1593
DOI:10.1177/010740830202200202