Table 3.
Adjusted Relations of Loneliness and Self-rated Health
| Variables | β | Std. Error | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loneliness | −.098 | .01 | −6.79 | <.0001 |
| Age | −.003 | .00 | −1.79 | .07 |
| Sex | ||||
| Female | −.090 | .05 | −1.65 | .10 |
| Male (REF) | ||||
| Education | ||||
| < Bachelor’s Degree (REF) | ||||
| Bachelor’s Degree | .115 | .05 | 2.12 | .03 |
| ≥ Master’s Degree | .214 | .06 | 3.45 | <.01 |
| Income | ||||
| < $40,000 (REF) | ||||
| $40,000–79,999 | .048 | .06 | 0.77 | .44 |
| ≥$80,000 | .153 | .07 | 2.23 | .03 |
| Partner status | ||||
| Married/Living with partner | −.103 | .05 | −2.00 | .05 |
| Single/Widowed/Divorced (REF) | ||||
| Employment status | ||||
| Employed | .153 | .06 | 2.77 | .01 |
| Unemployed (REF) |
Note.
Results represent those from a linear regression examining relations of loneliness and self-rated health in covariate adjusted analysis. Loneliness = The 3-Item Loneliness Scale