Impact of self-stigma of loneliness on psychological distress in older adults: mediation effect of relative deprivation and moderation effect of positive solitude

Impact of self-stigma of loneliness on psychological distress in older adults: mediation effect of relative deprivation and moderation effect of positive solitude

Abstract Background Self-stigma of loneliness is a major predictor of psychological distress among older adults, but its mechanism has not been further discussed. Drawing on classical relative deprivation theory and conceptualizing stigma model, this study aimed to examine the relationship between s...

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Main Authors: Zhiguang Fan, Xiaoli Shi, Xinchang Lu, Jing Zhang, Li Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Stigma of loneliness
Relative deprivation
Psychological distress
Positive solitude
Older adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05904-x
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