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Abstract
This book chapter investigates loneliness among older adults (67+) in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, aiming to identify demographic trends in loneliness within these Baltic and Nordic populations. The findings indicate a higher loneliness rate in the Baltics, with Latvia at 45%, compared to lower rates in Denmark and Finland at 17% and 20%, respectively. The overall loneliness prevalence in the Baltic countries is 34%, significantly higher than the 22% in Nordic countries. Gender differences are evident, with women more likely to report loneliness, especially in the Baltics (41% for women vs. 27% for men in the Nordics). Additionally, the study notes age disparities, highlighting that individuals 76 and older in the Baltics are more prone to loneliness (40%) than their Nordic peers (28%). These patterns underscore the need to consider gender and age in addressing loneliness among the elderly, shedding light on the varying experiences of loneliness across these regions.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Determinants of Loneliness |
Subtitle of host publication | [Working Title] |
Editors | Md Zahir Ahmed |
Publisher | IntechOpen |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-85466-550-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Feb 2024 |
Publication series
Name | Determinants of Loneliness |
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Field of Science*
- 3.3 Health sciences
Publication Type*
- 3.2. Articles or chapters in other proceedings other than those included in 3.1., with an ISBN or ISSN code
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SHARE: Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe
Richter, D. (Project leader), Bukova-Žideļūna, A. (Partner's coordinator), Baltmane, D. (Expert), Krūmiņa, J. (Administrative manager), Ivanovs, A. (Leading expert), Gehtmane-Hofmane, I. (Expert), Tomsone, S. (Leading expert), Kairys, A. (Expert), Zamalijeva, O. (Expert), Reine, I. (Leading expert), Reine, I. (Partner's coordinator), Ivanovs, A. (Partner's coordinator), Tomsone, S. (Partner's coordinator) & Ivanovs, A. (Leading expert)
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia
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