J Gerontol Soc Work July 2023 PMID 36330601

The Relationship Between Volunteering and the Occurrence of Loneliness Among Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study with 12 Years of Follow-Up.

Joonyoung Cho, Xiaoling Xiang

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What people are saying

The collective discussions express strong agreement with the research, with phrases like 'associated with lower risk' and 'shows study' indicating support of the findings. Words such as 'lessens' and 'protects' convey a positive tone, emphasizing the potential benefits of increased volunteering for combating loneliness among older adults, thus reflecting high interest and perceived significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

All posts strongly agree with the study's findings, emphasizing that volunteering reduces loneliness among older adults.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by highlighting specific data points, such as volunteering over 100 hours and its impact.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions reference the methodology and implications, indicating a moderate level of engagement, though lacking in deep critical analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

The posts suggest the findings could influence older adults, caregivers, and policymakers by emphasizing the health benefits of volunteering.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that older adults who volunteered more than 100 hours per year had a lower risk of experiencing loneliness over 12 years, while those who volunteered less than 100 hours did not see this benefit.
  • Engaging in moderate to high levels of volunteering can help protect against loneliness, and this effect was consistent regardless of gender.
  • The findings suggest that increasing volunteering opportunities for older adults could be a helpful strategy to reduce loneliness in later life.]

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Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

The Relationship Between Volunteering and the Occurrence of Loneliness Among Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study with 12 Years of Follow-Up Volunteering >100 hours/year "was associated with a lower risk of loneliness compared to non-volunteers" [HR  0.55] https://t.co/zUZS0eDH4P

Feb 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 42,985 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@physorg_health · X

#Loneliness in later life lessens when #olderadults spend many hours volunteering, shows study @umich https://t.co/9cxOp4b1Am https://t.co/WE6pXdUdpQ

Feb 13, 2023 · 7,058 followers View post →

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John Greene
@Greene_Thoughts · X

RT @agingdoc1: The Relationship Between Volunteering and the Occurrence of Loneliness Among Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study with 12 Year…

Feb 15, 2023 · 1 share · 1,723 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

The Relationship Between Volunteering and the Occurrence of Loneliness Among Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study with 12 Years of Follow-Up Volunteering >100 hours/year "was associated with a lower risk of loneliness compared to non-volunteers" [HR  0.55] https://t.co/zUZS0eDH4P

Feb 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 42,985 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@physorg_health · X

#Loneliness in later life lessens when #olderadults spend many hours volunteering, shows study @umich https://t.co/9cxOp4b1Am https://t.co/WE6pXdUdpQ

Feb 13, 2023 · 7,058 followers View post →
To ease loneliness, volunteer 100 hours each year - Futurity
Blogs

Original Study DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2022.2139322. Related. Isolation may be a dementia risk factor, but tech could help · Volunteering keeps ...

Feb 16, 2023 View →
Volunteering can alleviate loneliness among older adults
Blogs

doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2022.2139322. Be the first to rate this article. Posted in: Medical Research News | Healthcare News. Comments (0).

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Loneliness in later life lessens when older adults spend many hours ...
News

DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2022.2139322. Provided by University of Michigan. + Explore further. Volunteering two hours per week reduces loneliness ...

Feb 13, 2023 View →