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Aging Ment Health July 2022 PMID 34219569

Social isolation, social support and loneliness as independent concepts, and their relationship with health-related quality of life among older women.

Rosanne Freak-Poli, Joanne Ryan, Thach Tran, Alice Owen, Joanna McHugh Power, Michael Berk, Nigel Stocks, David Gonzalez-Chica, Judy A Lowthian, Jane Fisher, Julie Byles

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11
Peak: 4 in Jul 2021
across 3 sources since Jul 2021

Extended reach

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potential audience

Total likes

22

Video views

240

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Jul 2021 – Nov 2022

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  • YouTube2 videos

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What people are saying

The discussions show a high level of agreement and interest in the article, with phrases like 'adversely associated' and mentions of 'independent concepts' showing that participants grasp the study's nuanced findings. The tone underscores the importance of the research for public health, and the use of hashtags and tagging demonstrates a desire to disseminate and deepen understanding of these social factors affecting older women.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly endorse the findings, emphasizing the detrimental effects of social isolation, social support, and loneliness on older women's quality of life.

InterestHigh interest

The posts clearly demonstrate high interest by sharing the research and its implications, with participants engaging actively with the study's key concepts.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is an active engagement through sharing summaries, tagging researchers, and highlighting the importance of these social factors, indicating thoughtful discussion.

ImpactHigh impact

Multiple posts stress the significance of this research, framing it as vital for understanding and improving aging populations' well-being, thus recognizing its meaningful influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how social isolation, social support, and loneliness independently affect the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among women aged 70-75, finding that loneliness has the strongest negative impact.
  • Women who are not socially isolated or lonely and have high social support experience the best HRQoL, while those who are isolated, lonely, and have low social support tend to have the lowest.
  • The research highlights that social isolation, low social support, and loneliness are distinct but interconnected factors that negatively influence well-being in older women, suggesting the need for further studies across different populations.]
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Joanne Ryan
@DrJoRyan · X

Social isolation, low social support and loneliness are adversely associated with Health-related Quality of Life. @DrFreakPoli @BND_team https://t.co/UBcR0ybPh8

Jul 5, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 290 followers View post →
MU Psychology
@MUpsychdept · X

New research co-authored by Dr @joannamchugh 'Social isolation, social support and loneliness as independent concepts, and their relationship with health-related quality of life among older women' https://t.co/TF9Rm4laF7 #MUPsychResearch @MU_Research https://t.co/hHi52yhw0p

Jul 6, 2021 · 7 likes · 1,548 followers View post →
Kerryn Husk
@kerrynhusk · X

Social isolation, social support and loneliness as independent concepts, and their relationship with health-related quality of life among older women https://t.co/JVoqTtyhIR

Jul 8, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,097 followers View post →
Rosanne Freak-Poli, PhD
@DrFreakPoli · X

RT @DrJoRyan: Social isolation, low social support and loneliness are adversely associated with Health-related Quality of Life. @DrFreakPol…

Aug 13, 2021 · 1 share · 425 followers View post →

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Rosanne Freak-Poli, PhD
@DrFreakPoli · X

RT @DrJoRyan: Social isolation, low social support and loneliness are adversely associated with Health-related Quality of Life. @DrFreakPol…

Aug 13, 2021 · 1 share · 425 followers View post →
Dragana Vidović
@DraganaVidovic0 · X

RT @kerrynhusk: Social isolation, social support and loneliness as independent concepts, and their relationship with health-related quality…

Jul 9, 2021 · 1 share · 304 followers View post →
Kerryn Husk
@kerrynhusk · X

Social isolation, social support and loneliness as independent concepts, and their relationship with health-related quality of life among older women https://t.co/JVoqTtyhIR

Jul 8, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,097 followers View post →
MU Psychology
@MUpsychdept · X

New research co-authored by Dr @joannamchugh 'Social isolation, social support and loneliness as independent concepts, and their relationship with health-related quality of life among older women' https://t.co/TF9Rm4laF7 #MUPsychResearch @MU_Research https://t.co/hHi52yhw0p

Jul 6, 2021 · 7 likes · 1,548 followers View post →
Joanne Ryan
@DrJoRyan · X

Social isolation, low social support and loneliness are adversely associated with Health-related Quality of Life. @DrFreakPoli @BND_team https://t.co/UBcR0ybPh8

Jul 5, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 290 followers View post →
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