The Combined Effect of Functional Independence, Loneliness, and Social Engagement on Older Adult Drinking Levels

IF 0.8 Q4 SOCIAL WORK

Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions Pub Date : 2022-07-03 DOI:10.1080/1533256X.2020.1838858

Gregory Purser

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Loneliness has long been associated with older adult alcohol use; however, the relationship between loneliness and alcohol use remains complex and poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to examine a possible causal pathway between functional independence, social engagement, loneliness, and drinking among older adults using structural equation modeling. A lower level of functional independence was a significant predictor of higher levels of loneliness and lower levels of social engagement. Additionally, higher feelings of loneliness predicted higher levels of drinking and higher levels of social engagement predicted lower levels of drinking.

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功能独立性、孤独感和社交参与对老年人饮酒水平的综合影响

长期以来，孤独感与老年人饮酒有关;然而，孤独和饮酒之间的关系仍然很复杂，人们对其知之甚少。本研究的目的是利用结构方程模型研究老年人功能独立、社会参与、孤独和饮酒之间可能的因果关系。较低的功能独立性水平是较高的孤独水平和较低的社会参与水平的显著预测因子。此外，更高的孤独感预示着更高的饮酒水平，更高的社交参与度预示着更低的饮酒水平。

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Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions SOCIAL WORK-

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1.50

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12.50%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions is designed to help social work practitioners stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of addictions. This journal publishes refereed articles on innovative individual, family, group work, and community practice models for treating and preventing substance abuse and other addictions in diverse populations. The journal focuses on research findings, health care, social policies, and program administration directly affecting social work practice in the addictions. The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions has several regular features of interest to social workers in the field of addictions.