Table 3

Bivariate associations of feelings of loneliness in socially isolated subgroups

Feelings of loneliness in participantsDementia (OR (95% CI))
Living alone2.52 (1.63 to 3.89)
Living with others1.67 (0.74 to 3.80)
Not/no longer married2.24 (1.48 to 3.39)
Married2.31 (1.05 to 5.07)
Not receiving social support2.03 (1.24 to 3.31)
Receiving social support2.47 (1.47 to 4.16)
  • Clinical dementia after 3 years of follow-up. Significant OR in bold.