“Meaning in Life” Mediates the Relationship between Loneliness and Depressive Symptoms among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Background: Loneliness was found to be a commonly experienced feeling among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and is considered to be a high-risk factor for depressive symptoms. Maintaining meaning in life has been found to be a protective resource for mental health among older adults. The p...
Main Authors: | Chanhee Kim, Jiyoung Chun |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/5/584 |
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