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Loneliness, Depression and Sociability in Oldest Old Persons
Loneliness, Depression and Sociability in Oldest Old Persons
Abstract Submissions Closed
Friday, 26 February 2021: 16:00-17:30
Location:
RC11 Sociology of Aging (host committee)
Language: English
Session Type: Oral
Population ageing is one of the most significant trends of the 21st century. One in eight people in the world are aged 60 or over. Globally, the number of persons aged 80 or over is projected to triple by 2050, from 137 million in 2017 to 425 million in 2050. A nation's oldest-old population growth has a significant impact on societal and family resources, including pension and retirement income, health care costs, and intergenerational relationships. As individuals grow older, they are faced with numerous physical, psychological and social role changes that challenge their sense of self and capacity to live happily. Depression and loneliness are considered to be the major problems leading to impaired quality of life among elderly persons. Sociability in lives of oldest old person’s tendency is to seek out companionship, social relationships and friendship. In the lives of elders with the loss of a spouse, close friends and relatives, elders who are fortunate to bond with others in similar situations tend to share their emotional hurdles and be supportive towards each other. Persons involved with a positive relationship tend to be less affected by everyday problems and to have a greater sense of control and independence. This session is therefore a timely opportunity to share the experiences of the oldest old people who don’t have relationships and become isolated, ignored, and depressed . Papers from different regions of the world representing a variety of theoretical and empirical research addressing the broad theme of oldest old are welcome.
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