Types of Social Participation and Self-Reported Loneliness Among Older Adults: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Associations

Namkee G. Choi; C. Nathan Marti

doi:10.1080/07317115.2026.2655427

April 4, 2026Clinical Gerontologist

Types of Social Participation and Self-Reported Loneliness Among Older Adults: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Associations

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To investigate the relationship between types of social participation and self-reported loneliness among older adults.
Conducted cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
Assessed various types of social participation
Surveyed self-reported loneliness levels among older adults
Identified a significant association between high levels of social participation and lower loneliness
Suggests that volunteering opportunities may reduce feelings of loneliness in older adults

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Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations reveal the impact of social participation on loneliness among older adults, suggesting support for volunteering is essential.

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Opportunities and support for volunteering should be provided to lonely older adults.

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