This study investigated the relationship between communication apprehension and feelings of loneliness within an aider adult population. Subjects utilized in this study were sixty aider adults ranging in age from 50 to over 80 years of age. Subjects completed a demographic questionnaire in addition to the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24) and UCLA Loneliness Scale. Results indicated a positive relationship between communication apprehension and feelings of loneliness within an aider adult population.
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Downs et al. (1987) studied this question.