1Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
2Faculty of Health, Universitas Mohammad Husni Thamrin, Jakarta, Indonesia
3Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
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@article{JP79478, author = {Lilis Cicih and Muhammad Ardh}, title = {The relationship between social support, perceived health status, and elderly loneliness}, journal = {Jurnal Psikologi}, volume = {25}, number = {2}, year = {2026}, keywords = {Elderly; emotional support; perceived health status; loneliness; social support}, abstract = { Background : Loneliness is a silent epidemic that is a significant risk factor for mental health and premature death. One of the vulnerable people at higher risk for loneliness is the elderly. Purpose : This study examines the interplay between social support, perceived health status, and the prevalence of loneliness in older adults. Method : This is a cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach. Primary data collection was carried out with individuals aged 60+ years. Loneliness was evaluated via the UCLA Loneliness Scale, and the MOSSS for social support. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and logistic regression. Findings : The total number of respondents selected was 3,713 elderly. Most of the respondents were aged 60-69 years, female, living in rural areas, with low education, married, and not working. Inferential analysis revealed that social support, perceived health status, ICT usage, community group participation, educational, age group, and residential area were significantly associated with elderly loneliness. The dominant factor of elderly loneliness is social support (Odds Ratio [OR]): 4.5. Elderly who receive sufficient social support are 4.5 times less likely to feel lonely than those who receive less social support. Implication : The rural elderly require a multi-faceted approach, and stakeholders should focus on enhancing social support, particularly emotional support from families and community. }, issn = {2302-1098}, pages = {194--210} doi = {10.14710/jp.25.2.194-210}, url = {https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/psikologi/article/view/79478} }
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Background: Loneliness is a silent epidemic that is a significant risk factor for mental health and premature death. One of the vulnerable people at higher risk for loneliness is the elderly.
Purpose: This study examines the interplay between social support, perceived health status, and the prevalence of loneliness in older adults.
Method: This is a cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach. Primary data collection was carried out with individuals aged 60+ years. Loneliness was evaluated via the UCLA Loneliness Scale, and the MOSSS for social support. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and logistic regression.
Findings: The total number of respondents selected was 3,713 elderly. Most of the respondents were aged 60-69 years, female, living in rural areas, with low education, married, and not working. Inferential analysis revealed that social support, perceived health status, ICT usage, community group participation, educational, age group, and residential area were significantly associated with elderly loneliness. The dominant factor of elderly loneliness is social support (Odds Ratio [OR]): 4.5. Elderly who receive sufficient social support are 4.5 times less likely to feel lonely than those who receive less social support.
Implication: The rural elderly require a multi-faceted approach, and stakeholders should focus on enhancing social support, particularly emotional support from families and community.
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