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Determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms among older adults living alone: longitudinal national evidence from Thailand, 2015–2022

Abstract

Overall, this study among older adults living alone showed that advantages and disadvantages in socioeconomic situation, health, and health behaviour were the determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms, respectively. Efforts to promote well-being among older adults living alone should reduce or promote the identified associated factors.

Research topics

  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

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DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-03665-1

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