In this research, it was aimed to determine the relationship between social isolation and the level of psychological distress of participants during the COVID-19. Data were collected using a questionnaire technique, and a total of 400 individuals participated in the research. Sta-tistical analysis and data evaluation were performed with the SPSS 23 program. Due to the so-cial isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Türkiye, it was determined that the lives of in-dividuals over 60 were affected, and there was a significant relationship between this situation and the psychological distress levels of individuals. Multidisciplinary teams need to intervene to provide the psycho-social support needed by older adults who have been exposed to social isolation during the pandemic.
older adults social isolation psychological distress COVID-19
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Yaşlanma Psikolojisi |
Bölüm | Articles |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 31 Aralık 2024 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 26 Kasım 2024 |
Kabul Tarihi | 28 Aralık 2024 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2024 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 3 |
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