Development and evaluation of an online program to encourage help-seeking among single middle-aged and older men

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q4 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Australasian Journal on Ageing Pub Date : 2025-09-13 DOI:10.1111/ajag.70091

Yoh Murayama, Sachiko Yamazaki, Masami Hasebe, Jun Yamaguchi, Erika Kobayashi

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Abstract

Objective

This study examined the contents of an online program that promotes help-seeking by reducing ‘resignation to the future’ and ‘distrust of others’.

Methods

The online program comprised three sessions focussing on work, health and the economy. Forty-four single middle-aged and older men with a high tendency for social isolation were divided into two groups: intervention (n = 22) and control (n = 22). The program spanned 2 days, with each session lasting 90–110 min. Questionnaire surveys were conducted simultaneously for both groups.

Results

Program participation significantly reduced distrust of others (F(1,39) = 6.42, p < .05, η² = .15), although it had no effect on resignation to the future. Structural equation modelling further showed that distrust of others negatively influenced help-seeking intentions (β = −.50, p < .01) through the program. Moreover, participating likely provided an opportunity to reflect on one's own strengths.

Conclusions

Implementing this program could help prevent isolation and loneliness among single middle-aged and older men.

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开发和评估一个在线项目，鼓励单身中老年男性寻求帮助

目的本研究考察了一个在线课程的内容，该课程通过减少“对未来的顺从”和“对他人的不信任”来促进寻求帮助。方法在线课程分为三个部分，重点是工作、健康和经济。将44名具有高度社会孤立倾向的单身中老年男性分为干预组（n = 22）和对照组（n = 22）。该项目为期2天，每次持续90-110分钟。两组同时进行问卷调查。结果参与项目显著降低了对他人的不信任(F(1,39) = 6.42, p <；05、η2 =。15)，虽然它没有影响辞职的未来。结构方程模型进一步表明，对他人的不信任对求助意向产生负向影响（β =−）。50, p <；01)通过这个项目。此外，参与可能提供了一个反思自己优势的机会。结论实施该计划有助于防止单身中老年男性的孤立和孤独。

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来源期刊

Australasian Journal on Ageing 医学-老年医学

CiteScore

3.10

自引率

6.20%

发文量

114

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Australasian Journal on Ageing is a peer reviewed journal, which publishes original work in any area of gerontology and geriatric medicine. It welcomes international submissions, particularly from authors in the Asia Pacific region.