Table 3.
Summary of parameter estimates for the relationship of physical health, emotional well-being, and nutritional status among older adults residing in rural Oklahoma.
| Path | Parameter Estimate | S.E. | One-tailed p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1: Self-Care Capacity → Depressive Affect | −0.11 | 0.06 | 0.033 |
| H2: Self-Care Capacity → Loneliness | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.063 |
| H3: Perceived Health Status → Loneliness | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.027 |
| H4: Perceived Health Status → Depressive Affect | −0.22 | 0.07 | 0.002 |
| H5: Loneliness → Nutritional Status | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.302 |
| H6: Loneliness → Depression | 0.46 | 0.07 | 0.001 |
| H7: Depression → Nutritional Status | −0.30 | 0.10 | 0.001 |