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August 26, 2025GeriatricsOpen Access

The Cognitive and Mood-Related Costs of Loneliness: Why Marital Status Matters in Old Age

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MBMaristella BelfioriFSFrancesco SalisBPBenedetta Puxeddu

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Observational analysis shows marital status influences depressive symptoms and cognitive function in older adults, highlighting social vulnerabilities.

Key Points

  • Marital status significantly affects cognitive performance and mood in older adults, particularly in relation to loneliness.
  • Married individuals reported a lower risk of depressive symptoms with a risk ratio of 0.82, suggesting better mental health.
  • Assessment involved 1201 community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and above, underscoring the importance of social factors in health outcomes.
  • Findings suggest incorporating marital status in health assessments can better identify social vulnerabilities in later life.

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Belfiori et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af63ddad7bf08b1eae3e2fhttps://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics10050117
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