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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Factors related to social disconnectedness among older unpaid caregivers.

Moka Yoo-Jeong, Jonathan Singer, Caroline D Bergeron, Jodi L Southerland, Hye Won Chai, Andrew C Pickett, Yuanjin Zhou, Christian E Vazquez, Juanita-Dawne Bacsu, Katherine Kwong and 4 more

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Moka Yoo-JeongSchool of Nursing, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, United States.
Jonathan SingerDepartment of Psychological Sciences Texas Tech University, Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Caroline D BergeronLIFE Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Jodi L SoutherlandDepartment of Community and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, United States.
Hye Won ChaiInstitute for Engaged Aging, Department of Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States.
Andrew C PickettDepartment of Health and Wellness Design, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United States.
Yuanjin ZhouSteve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.
Christian E VazquezSchool of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States.
Juanita-Dawne BacsuSchool of Nursing, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada.
Katherine KwongDepartment of Human Development, Connecticut College, New London, CT, United States.
Wonkyung JungConnell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States.
Tiffany R WashingtonCollege of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, United States.
Marcia G OryDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.
Matthew Lee SmithCenter for Community Health and Aging, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.

Funding

Spanish Language Older Adult eHealth LearningK01AG081455 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON · PI Christian E Vazquez · 2023 to 2026
$508k
NIA NIH HHS K01 AG081455NIA NIH HHS L60 AG084095
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Older unpaid caregivers often face social isolation and loneliness, yet risk factors for social disconnection remain largely unexplored. As the demand for unpaid caregiving rises with an aging population, there is a need for targeted interventions to reduce social disconnectedness in this vulnerable group. This study aimed to identify determinants of social disconnectedness. Methods: Data came from a sample of 701 unpaid caregivers aged 60 + who completed an internet-based survey assessing sociodemographics, health status, financial strain, social environment, and social disconnectedness. Four sequential regression models were used to identify the unique contribution of these factors related to social disconnectedness. Results: The first model ( Conclusion: Findings highlight possible intervention targets that have the potential to reduce social disconnectedness among older unpaid caregivers. Particularly, addressing depressive symptoms, reducing financial stress, and enhancing community belonging are essential components to mitigate social disconnectedness risk in this population.

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CaregiversLonelinessSocial IsolationAgedAged, 80 and overAge FactorsFemaleHealth StatusHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and Questionnairesfinancial strainolder adultssocial disconnectednesssocial environmentunpaid caregivers

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PMID40365433
PMCPMC12069072

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