Can Social Policy Alleviate Loneliness Among Older Adults? A Comparative Analysis of OECD Countries

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作者
Oh, Seo Eun [1 ]
Choi, Young Jun [1 ]
机构
[1] Yonsei Univ, Dept Publ Policy & Management, Seoul 03722, South Korea
关键词
Loneliness; old age; pension; social policy; welfare state; WELFARE-STATE GENEROSITY; EUROPEAN COUNTRIES; PREDICTORS; POVERTY; HEALTH; FAMILY; SOCIETIES; PEOPLE; POOR; AGE;
D O I
10.1080/08959420.2024.2384334
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R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];
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1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Loneliness in old age is a multifaceted issue influenced by personal, social, and environmental factors, necessitating a holistic approach. However, most research has predominantly focused on individual-level risk factors, with limited attention given to institutional factors such as social policy. This study investigated how social policies impact loneliness among older adults. Multi-level analysis was conducted using data from the 2017 wave of International Social Survey Programme, involving 6,337 older adults from 23 OECD countries. The analysis revealed that higher public spending on welfare and old-age pensions significantly reduces the likelihood of loneliness among older adults. These findings confirm the protective role of generous social policies in addressing old-age loneliness. They underscore the need for long-term changes in welfare systems to enhance the public response to the significant social risk posed by old-age loneliness.
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