Social connectedness and self-perceived health of older adults in New Zealand

Padmapriya Saravanakumar; Nicholas Kenneth Gerald Garrett; Kim Van Wissen; Jed Montayre; Karen McBride-Henry

doi:10.1111/hsc.13400

Social connectedness and self-perceived health of older adults in New Zealand

Padmapriya Saravanakumar
, Nicholas Kenneth Gerald Garrett
, Kim Van Wissen
, Jed Montayre
, Karen McBride-Henry

Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review

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Abstract

The objective of this research was to explore social connectedness and associations with self-perceived health amongst older adults in New Zealand at a population level. The data for this analysis were derived from the 2016 Health and Lifestyle Survey, a nationally representative survey administered via face-to-face interviews. The findings from this analysis of 1,374 respondents, all of whom were over the age of 55 years, highlight that being female, belonging to older age groups (above 70 years), being employed full-time or part-time, connecting online with known people, considering cultural connections to be important and not feeling isolated from others are significantly and positively associated with positive self-perceived health. The findings underscore the resilience potential of older adults and importance of social connectedness for positive health and well-being. In addition, the findings reveal target areas that would benefit by intervention and support by health professionals and policy makers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e647-e656
Journal	Health and Social Care in the Community
Volume	30
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13400
Publication status	Published - May 2022
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

connectedness
culture
older adults
population-based survey
public health
social capital
social connection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Sociology and Political Science
Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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