Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Mayerl, H; Stolz, E; Freidl, W.
Longitudinal effects of COVID-19-related loneliness on symptoms of mental distress among older adults in Austria.
Public Health. 2021; 200: 56-58.
Doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.09.009
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Freidl Wolfgang
- Mayerl Hannes
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Stolz Erwin
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- OBJECTIVE: COVID-19-related social restrictions resulted in more loneliness, but whether this had further effects on mental health remains unclear. This study aimed at examining the longitudinal effects of COVID-19-related loneliness on mental health among older adults (aged ≥60 years) in Austria. STUDY DESIGN: Survey data were gathered from a longitudinal observational study among a random sample of older Austrian adults. The first survey wave was conducted in May 2020 (N1 = 557), and the second wave was conducted in March 2021 (N2 = 463). METHODS: Data collection was based on either computer-assisted web or telephone interviewing. For statistical analysis, we used a cross-lagged panel analysis. RESULTS: The results showed the perceived COVID-19-related social restrictions to predict loneliness, which in turn predicted depressive and anxiety symptoms 10 months later. CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19-related loneliness emerged as a risk factor for subsequent mental distress among older adults in Austria.
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- Aged - administration & dosage
- Austria - administration & dosage
- COVID-19 - administration & dosage
- Depression - epidemiology
- Humans - administration & dosage
- Loneliness - administration & dosage
- Mental Health - administration & dosage
- SARS-CoV-2 - administration & dosage
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- COVID-19
- Loneliness
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