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Social Connections and Well-being Index
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Explores global data regarding social connections and loneliness across various countries and over time. This information is vital for understanding how supportive relationships, such as those with family and friends, impact overall personal well-being, physical health outcomes, and the ability to share information or seize economic opportunities. The data supports evidence-based discussions and is useful for challenging inaccurate narratives, such as the comparison of loneliness to smoking or claims regarding a widespread 'loneliness epidemic'.
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country: Identifies the sovereign nation to which the data point applies.siglas: Provides the official abbreviation or short code used to represent the country.Year: Indicates the temporal period of the observation, detailing data captured between 2002 and 2018.Self-reported feelings of loneliness among older adults: Contains the quantified metric reflecting the level of loneliness reported by the surveyed demographic group, with values ranging from 25 to 62.
Distribution
The data is typically structured for use as a data file, often delivered in CSV format. Based on the file sample (
self-reported-loneliness-older-adults new.csv), the structure features four columns. The size of the current sample is quite small, containing 15 individual records. The expected schedule for refreshing or adding new observations to this product is on an annual basis.Usage
This data is ideally suited for sociological research aiming to establish causal mechanisms and measure effect sizes related to social support. It is highly valuable for public health bodies and policymakers working to design effective interventions targeting social isolation among aging populations. Additionally, it can be utilised by economists examining the link between social capital and material well-being, and by journalists seeking factual evidence to contextualise public discourse on social health issues.
Coverage
The dataset draws observations from a set of 15 different countries. The temporal scope spans approximately 16 years, with observation years recorded between a minimum of 2002 and a maximum of 2018. The specific demographic focus is the self-reported level of loneliness experienced by older adults within the included nations.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Academics and Researchers: Those investigating the effects of social ties on mental and physical health.
- Government Analysts: Individuals tasked with monitoring social welfare and happiness indices globally.
- Non-Profit Organisations: Groups developing resources or support programmes for elderly populations experiencing isolation.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Social Connections and Well-being Index
- Global Loneliness Metrics for Older Adults
- Comparative Loneliness Data (2002-2018)
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