Research Article

The predictive role of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults

Volume: 8 Number: 4 July 30, 2025
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The predictive role of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to examine the impact of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults. Methods: The study sample consists of 144 older individuals. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Life Satisfaction Scale, the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale, and the Dimensions of Interpersonal Relationships Scale. The level and direction of the relationships between the scales were assessed using Pearson correlation analysis. Independent samples T test and Kruskal-Wallis H test were conducted to determine differences based on demographic variables. Additionally, multiple linear regression analysis was performed to examine the predictive effects of the variables. Results: The findings indicate that social loneliness is a strong negative predictor of life satisfaction, while a nurturing relationship style significantly enhances life satisfaction. Variables such as gender, marital status, economic level, and health status were found to be determinants of loneliness experiences and relationship styles. Specifically, older individuals who had lost their spouses and those in the low-income group exhibited higher levels of loneliness and significantly lower life satisfaction. It was also found that individuals with health problems experienced increased social isolation and were more prone to toxic relationship styles, indicating that health issues may contribute to both social withdrawal and negative interpersonal dynamics. Conclusion: The findings suggest that strengthening social support systems and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships play a crucial role in coping with loneliness. The quality of social ties in older adults emerges as a key determinant of life satisfaction.

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Ethical Statement

This study was approved by the Üsküdar University Non-Interventional Research Ethics Committee with decision number 61351342/020-214 and approval number HAZİRAN 2024-62.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 30, 2025

Submission Date

February 6, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 9, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 4

APA
Gümüş Demir, Z. (2025). The predictive role of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, 8(4), 572-580. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1634823
AMA
1.Gümüş Demir Z. The predictive role of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025;8(4):572-580. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1634823
Chicago
Gümüş Demir, Zeynep. 2025. “The Predictive Role of Loneliness and Interpersonal Relationship Styles on Life Satisfaction in Older Adults”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8 (4): 572-80. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1634823.
EndNote
Gümüş Demir Z (July 1, 2025) The predictive role of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8 4 572–580.
IEEE
[1]Z. Gümüş Demir, “The predictive role of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults”, J Health Sci Med / JHSM, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 572–580, July 2025, doi: 10.32322/jhsm.1634823.
ISNAD
Gümüş Demir, Zeynep. “The Predictive Role of Loneliness and Interpersonal Relationship Styles on Life Satisfaction in Older Adults”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8/4 (July 1, 2025): 572-580. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1634823.
JAMA
1.Gümüş Demir Z. The predictive role of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025;8:572–580.
MLA
Gümüş Demir, Zeynep. “The Predictive Role of Loneliness and Interpersonal Relationship Styles on Life Satisfaction in Older Adults”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, vol. 8, no. 4, July 2025, pp. 572-80, doi:10.32322/jhsm.1634823.
Vancouver
1.Zeynep Gümüş Demir. The predictive role of loneliness and interpersonal relationship styles on life satisfaction in older adults. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025 Jul. 1;8(4):572-80. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1634823

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