LONELINESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN RURAL INDIA: A SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH PERSPECTIVE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i7.2024.4663Keywords:
Loneliness, Older Adults, Socio-Economic Factors, Health And Lifestyle, Rural IndiaAbstract [English]
Loneliness is an emerging public health concern, particularly among older adults in rural settings. It is defined as a distressing subjective experience resulting from deficiencies in social relationships. In India, changing family structures, migration, and socio-economic disparities exacerbate loneliness among the elderly, necessitating targeted research and interventions. This study examines the prevalence of loneliness and its association with demographic, socio-economic, health, and lifestyle factors among older adults in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh.
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