Abstract
Using a created typology, we explore the conjoint conditions of emotional and social isolation with respect to age, sex, labor force status, perceived health status, and adequacy of income among a representative sample of 1,005 persons aged 16 and older in Sweden. Data were collected through telephone interviews. Cross-tabular analysis and analysis of variance results indicate the following: (a) persons living alone were significantly more lonely; (b) those 65 and older and those retired were more socially isolated, but not necessarily more lonely; and (3) those who felt that their health was a problem and their income was less than adequate were more lonely, but not necessarily more socially isolated. No differences in the typology were found with regard to sex. Findings are discussed in the light of other studies and data from Sweden and the United States.
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