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A list of sources examining the relationships between people who are more than 50 years old and technology.
Updated on Jul 31, 09
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Jul 31, 09
Causal beliefs, social participation, and loneliness among older adults: A longitudinal study
Nancy E. Newall
University of Manitoba, N_Newall@umanitoba.ca
Judith G. Chipperfield
University of Manitoba
Rodney A. Clifton
University of Manitoba
Raymond P. Perry
University of Manitoba
Audrey U. Swift
University of Manitoba
Joelle C. Ruthig
University of North Dakota
Loneliness can be seen as a social failure subject to causal search: Why am I lonely? Why do I lack friends? According to attribution theory, answers to these questions can influence emotions, motivation, and behaviours. This study examined the relationships between various affiliative causal beliefs (i.e., beliefs about loneliness and friendship development), social participation, and loneliness among older adults (72+ years). Cross-sectional and longitudinal (over five years) results showed that more strongly endorsing internal/controllable causal beliefs (i.e., believing that making friends depends on effort) related to greater social participation. Moreover, greater social participation related to less loneliness. External/uncontrollable causal beliefs predicted greater loneliness. In fully addressing loneliness, it may be important to focus on people's causal beliefs.
Key Words: attribution theory • causal attributions • health • loneliness • social participation
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Vol. 26, No. 2-3, 273-290 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0265407509106718 -
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Apr 11, 09
Shima Sum, R. Mark Mathews, Mohsen Pourghasem, Ian Hughes. "Internet Use as a Predictor of Sense of Community in Older People." CyberPsychology & Behavior. April 2009, 12(2): 235-239. doi:10.1089/cpb.2008.0150.
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