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Odilora Chiamaka, Onyemaechi, C.I., Okonkwo, C.O..

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This study investigated the demographic determinants of loneliness among older-adult persons in Ukpo, Anambra State, Nigeria. Two hundred and twenty-six community dwellers (157 females; age: 60-87; mean: 71.39) were recruited for the study. Measure of loneliness were obtained using the Revised University of California, Los Angeles (R-UCLA) Loneliness Scale by Russel et al., (1980). A three-way analysis of covariate (ANCOVA) design was used to examine the impact of gender, education, and occupation on loneliness. Result showed no significant differences for gender; F (1,226) = 1.12, and occupation; F (3,226) = 1.86 on loneliness. Also, age as covariate did not show significant difference; F (1,226) = 2.80. However, there was significant differences for education on loneliness; F (3,226) = 3.28. On the other hand, no significant interactions were seen in gender and occupation; F (3,226) = 0.63, education and occupation; F (8,226) = 1.28 as well as gender, education and occupation; F (7,226) = 1.13. The findings highlight the importance of considering educational factors in addressing loneliness and promoting well-being in this population.

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