CORRELATION BETWEEN PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT AND LONELINESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN MATHIRA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

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dc.contributor.authorAgnes Wakonyu Nyamu
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-26T09:30:19Z
dc.date.available2025-06-26T09:30:19Z
dc.date.issued2023-08
dc.description.abstractAlthough many studies across the world and in Kenya has focused on the elderly, limited research has given attention to the correlation between psychosocial support and loneliness in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between psychosocial support and loneliness among older adults in Mathira West sub-County, Kenya. Adults aged 55 and above who live in Mathira West sub-county in Kenya formed the target population. Cross-sectional research design was be adopted. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 328 participants. Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and UCLA Loneliness Scale were used to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequencies, percentage, and logistic regression were calculated. Results indicate that the prevalence of moderate loneliness was at 27.4% and clinical loneliness at 14.4%. The risk factors for loneliness are being aged 66 and above, living alone, being single, being widowed or separated, and being a male. Also, findings indicate that the psychosocial support and loneliness are correlated. The findings of this study will inform policy formulation and planning in Nyeri County with regards to psychosocial support of the older adults.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.tangaza.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1541
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTangaza University
dc.titleCORRELATION BETWEEN PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT AND LONELINESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN MATHIRA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
dc.typeThesis
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