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A Longitudinal Examination of the Association Between Loss of Control and Loneliness Among Older Adults Diagnosed with Cancer.
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Journal of Aging & Health . Oct2022, Vol. 34 Issue 6/8, p1092-1100. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Objectives: The objective of this paper is to examine whether feeling a loss of control over one's life is associated with an increased risk for loneliness among those diagnosed with cancer. Method: We draw on data from the Health and Retirement Study to identify three baseline and follow-up cohorts of cancer survivors age 50 and older. Ordinary least squared regression is used to examine predictors for future loneliness. Results: Upon adjusting for other known predictors of loneliness, feelings of loss of control was significantly predictive of loneliness among 4-year cancer survivors. Discussion: Social workers and other health care practitioners should seek to provide evidence-based interventions to reduce the risk for loneliness for cancer survivors feeling a loss of control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CANCER patient psychology
*RISK assessment
*LONELINESS
*CONTROL (Psychology)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08982643
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 6/8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Aging & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159163734
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643221092735