Journal article
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Remote Group Intervention for Depression, Social Isolation, and Loneliness in Older Adults
Clinical gerontologist, Vol.48(4), pp.757-771
08/08/2025
DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2024.2440373
PMID: 39671245
Abstract
This mixed-methods study examines the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effect of a novel, remotely delivered group intervention (Empower@Home: Connected) targeting depression, social isolation, and loneliness in older adults (≥ 60).
Acceptability was assessed via participant satisfaction, and feasibility was measured by attrition rates and session attendance. Participants completed pre- and posttest measures of depression, social isolation, and loneliness, with depression also assessed biweekly. Post-intervention, participants completed semi-structured qualitative interviews about their experiences.
31 participants completed the intervention. The intervention had high acceptability and feasibility. Depressive symptoms significantly decreased. Reductions in loneliness and social isolation were observed but not statistically significance. Linear mixed modeling revealed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms during the intervention. Qualitative interviews highlighted participants' beliefs in the intervention's impact. They appreciated the convenience of remote delivery and valued shared experiences and emotional support from group interactions.
This uncontrolled pilot intervention was acceptable, feasible, and reduced depressive symptomatology. Future research should refine social isolation and loneliness components and explore the intervention's long-term impact.
This pilot remote group-based interventions to address depression, social isolation, and loneliness in older adults was acceptable and feasible, making it a potentially valuable option for improving mental health care.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Feasibility and Acceptability of a Remote Group Intervention for Depression, Social Isolation, and Loneliness in Older Adults
- Creators
- Jay Kayser - University of MichiganChuxuan Zheng - University of WashingtonSkyla Turner - University of MichiganXiaoling Xiang - University of Michigan
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Clinical gerontologist, Vol.48(4), pp.757-771
- DOI
- 10.1080/07317115.2024.2440373
- PMID
- 39671245
- NLM abbreviation
- Clin Gerontol
- ISSN
- 0731-7115
- eISSN
- 1545-2301
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Number of pages
- 15
- Grant note
- Eisenberg Family Depression Center and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/08/2025
- Academic Unit
- School of Social Work
- Record Identifier
- 9985223624402771
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