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Loneliness in the Elderly: A Community-Based Assessment of Prevalence and Demographic Correlates in Bekasi, Indonesia Ashar Prima; Istiana Rahayu; Amzal Mortin Andas; Moh Firman Irwanto; Lu’lu Lanahdiana; Maratun Shoaliha; I Wayan Romantika
Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 January 2026
Publisher : PT. Nursing Genius Care

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65874/ngj/v3.i1.2026.180

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Background: Loneliness among the elderly is a critical public health concern associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes. In Indonesia, rapid urbanization and shifting family structures may exacerbate this issue, yet data on its prevalence at the primary healthcare level remain limited. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of loneliness and identify key demographic correlates among community-dwelling elderly in the working area. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2024. Using consecutive sampling, 109 elderly participants aged ≥60 years were enrolled. Data were collected using the validated Indonesian version of the UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) and a structured demographic questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and frequency distributions were used for data analysis. Results: The study revealed that 74.3% of participants experienced mild loneliness, while 16.5% reported no loneliness, 8.3% had moderate loneliness, and 0.9% experienced severe loneliness. Significant demographic correlates included female gender (72.5%), age 60-69 years (78.9%), elementary education level (47.7%), unemployment status (69.7%), widowhood (51.4%), and low income (<IDR 1,500,000; 87.2%). Conclusion: Mild loneliness is prevalent among the elderly in this community, with distinct demographic correlates. These findings emphasize the need for targeted, community-based psychosocial interventions integrated into primary healthcare services to address loneliness among vulnerable elderly populations.
Co-Authors Achmad Fauji Andi Tenri Nurwahidah Anisa Fitriyani Anisa Purnamasari Anisa Purnamasari April Rianti, Ananda Apriyanti Apriyanti Ari Nofitasari Ari Nofitasari Ashar Prima Ashar Prima Asma Zuinoviana Asmiana Saputri Ilyas Cici Yusnayanti Desrinah Harahap Dewi, Mia Kusuma Erna Karisatil A&#039;la Fauziah H Wada Fauziah H. Wada Fauziah, Hani Fuji Fauzi Harahap, Desrinah Hasiolan, Mara Imbang Satriawan Hasrima, Hasrima I Wayan Romantika I Wayan Romantika Ida Bagus Gede Antara Manuaba Ilyas, Asmiana Saputri Imbang Satriawan Hasiolan, Mara Indah Permatasari Indah Puspitasari Indah Puspitasari Indah Puspitasari Indah Puspitasari INDAH PUSPITASARI Indah Puspitasari indah puspitasari Iriani, Rida Dwika Irma Yudith Ayu Puspita Istiana Rahayu Jasmin, Muh. Karisatil A'la, Erna L. Lisnawati Lanahdiana, Lu’lu Lanahdiayanna, Lu'lu'a Lanahdiyanna, Lu’lu’a Lisnawati Lisnawati Lisnawati Listyorini, Meria Woro Lu&#039;lu&#039;a Lanahdiayanna Lu’lu Lanahdiana Lu’lu’a Lanahdiyanna M Farhan Mara Imbang Satriawan Hasiolan Maratun Shaoliha Maratun Shoaliha Maratun Shoaliha Maratun Shoaliha Maratun Shoaliha Maratun Sholihah Meria Woro Listyorini Moh Firman Irwanto Moh Firman Irwanto Muhammad Wildan Kamal Narmawan, Narmawan Nazaruddin Nazaruddin Nisa Alifah Noor Lusty Putri Setiawati Nur Halimah Nurwahidah, Andi Tenri Prima, Ashar Puji Astuti Puji Astuti Rahayu, Istiana Rahmawati, Syifa Reggy Satrio Putro Reski Ika Patantan Rida Dwika Iriani Romantika, I Wayan Rosjidi, Cholic Harun Selia Indah Sari Shinta Silaswati Silaswati Shofi Sofiah Ikhsani Soalihah, Maratun Sunirah Sunirah Sunirah Sunirah Susi Mulyati Tenri Nurwahidah, Andi Wa Ode Aisa Zoahira Winda Yunita Sylviani Yusrini Yusrini Zevi Agus Mulyana Zoahira, Wa Ode Aisa