The Lancet Public Health· 2020Q1

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

Ziggi Ivan Santini, Paul E. Jose, Erin York Cornwell, Ai Koyanagi et al.

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2020year

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In older adults (n=3005), social disconnectedness (small network, infrequent interaction) predicted higher perceived isolation, which in turn predicted higher depression (β=0.12) and anxiety (β=0.12) symptoms over time.

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