A causal discovery exploration of determinants of social isolation
In this report, we explore the potential causes of social isolation among older adults in Singapore using causal discovery. We found an inferred causal relationship between perceived helpfulness and social isolation, where older adults who perceived themselves as helpful were less likely to perceive...
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Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University
2024
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| Online Access: | https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/rosa_reports/23 https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/rosa_reports/article/1021/viewcontent/A_Causal_Discovery_Exploration_of_Determinants_of_Social_Isolation.pdf |
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| Institution: | Singapore Management University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | In this report, we explore the potential causes of social isolation among older adults in Singapore using causal discovery. We found an inferred causal relationship between perceived helpfulness and social isolation, where older adults who perceived themselves as helpful were less likely to perceive themselves as socially isolated. Our study also found that perceived isolation and loneliness may be distinct concepts among older adults in Singapore, with loneliness being more likely to precede social isolation. Policy recommendations include promoting a sense of helpfulness through programs such as volunteering to reduce social isolation. |
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