Effects of a program to prevent social isolation on loneliness, depression, and subjective well-being of older adults: a randomized trial among older migrants in Japan
T Saito, I Kai, A Takizawa�- Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 2012 - Elsevier
Social isolation among the elderly is a concern in developed countries. Using a randomized
trial, this study examined the effect of a social isolation prevention program on loneliness,
depression, and subjective well-being of the elderly in Japan. Among the elderly people
who relocated to suburban Tokyo, 63 who responded to a pre-test were randomized and
assessed 1 and 6 months after the program. Four sessions of a group-based program were
designed to prevent social isolation by improving community knowledge and networking�…
trial, this study examined the effect of a social isolation prevention program on loneliness,
depression, and subjective well-being of the elderly in Japan. Among the elderly people
who relocated to suburban Tokyo, 63 who responded to a pre-test were randomized and
assessed 1 and 6 months after the program. Four sessions of a group-based program were
designed to prevent social isolation by improving community knowledge and networking�…
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