Social anxiety and loneliness among older adults: a moderated mediation model

• Main Authors: Shuting Sun (Author), Yawen Wang (Author), Lilu Wang (Author), Jinjin Lu (Author), Huihui Li (Author), Jiahui Zhu (Author), Suzhen Qian (Author), Lianlian Zhu (Author), Hongbo Xu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Few studies have clarified the mechanisms linking social anxiety and loneliness in older populations. The study aimed to explore how social network mediate the relationship between social anxiety and loneliness in older adults, with perceived social support playing a moderating r...