The impact of depression, anxiety, and social support on the relationship between loneliness and HRQoL among older adults in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional, moderate-mediation study | Synapse
March 3, 2026
The impact of depression, anxiety, and social support on the relationship between loneliness and HRQoL among older adults in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional, moderate-mediation study
Key Points
Health-related quality of life decreases naturally when loneliness increases, especially in older adults.
Among the factors, social support shows significant buffering effects against the negative impacts of depression and anxiety.
Cross-sectional analysis focused on older adults in Bangladesh, exploring how mood disorders correlate with loneliness.
Findings underline the need for community support systems to improve the well-being of older adults facing loneliness.