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September 16, 2025European Psychiatry1 citationsOpen Access

Exploring Psychological Burden and Life Satisfaction in the Elderly

Psychological burden, feelings of loneliness and life satisfaction in old age

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CPC. PeglidiΕFΕvangelos C. FradelosFMFoteini Malli

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Overview

Survey reveals correlations between loneliness, psychological burden, and life satisfaction in older adults, indicating social support's vital role.

Key Points

  • Statistically significant correlations exist between psychological burden and loneliness in older adults, affecting their life satisfaction.
  • Engagement in domestic activities reduces depressive symptoms, highlighting the importance of meaningful tasks to the elderly.
  • Social support influences mental health outcomes; those with infrequent visits from children show higher depression levels.
  • Gender and educational background significantly impact reported life satisfaction among elderly participants.

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Peglidi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507931b076d99fa57e72https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1768
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