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Age and Ageing 2002; 31: 165-168
© 2002, British Geriatrics Society

Research papers

Low level social engagement as a precursor of mortality among people in later life

Kate Mary Bennett

Department of Psychology, University of Liverpool, Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford Street South, Liverpool L69 7ZA, UK

Abstract

Objective: to examine if a low level of social engagement is a precursor for mortality.

Methods: a case-control design, controlling for physical health, age and sex examining social engagement and morale. We took measures on 3 occasions, 4 years apart.

Results: a low level of social engagement was an important precursor of 8-year mortality. There were intermediate significant differences for social engagement, physical health and morale.

Conclusions: levels of social engagement either have a direct effect on mortality, or represent hidden health problems, acting as a marker for later ill health. Social engagement may also have a role in intermediate declines in physical health and morale.

Keywords: later life, longitudinal, mortality, social participation


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