Aging & Mental Health
Social and internet isolation linked to depression and loneliness
Across observational cohorts of 3,536 and 3,120 older adults, those with both forms of isolation had the highest risks of depression and loneliness.Across observational cohorts of 3,536 and 3,120 older adults, those with both forms of isolation had the highest risks of depression and loneliness.
Cohort studyLoneliness
Who was studiedOlder adults in England and China, against adults with fewer forms of isolation
What changedDepression and loneliness risks were highest among adults with both social and internet isolation
The catchThe abstract leaves internet isolation undefined, preventing assessment of how the exposure was measured