The impact of social and solitary activities on loneliness in older rural male adults: A path analysis study.

This study demonstrates that higher performance in social activities may support healthier, more autonomous solitary engagement as a component of the social-solitary balance that shapes loneliness among older rural men. Locally grounded opportunities that enable meaningful social connection in addition to enhancing rural work rhythms and self-directed solitary routines may help reduce loneliness and support well-being in later life.