Table 2. Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with loneliness.
| ß | aOR (CI) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constant | -2.73 | 0.06 | .002 |
| Age Group | |||
| 18–24 | 1.67 | 5.31 (1.13, 24.96)* | .034 |
| 25–34 | 1.54 | 4.67 (1.02, 21.33)* | .047 |
| 35–44 | 1.31 | 3.71 (0.81, 17.00) | .091 |
| 45–54 | 1.56 | 4.75 (1.03, 21.92)* | .046 |
| 55–64 | 1.13 | 3.10 (0.65, 14.81) | .156 |
| 65+ | Ref (1.00) | ||
| Social support | -0.08 | 0.92 (0.90, 0.94)** | < .001 |
| Relationship Status | |||
| Single/never married | Ref (1.00) | ||
| Married/co-habiting | -1.06 | 0.35 (0.26, 0.46)** | < .001 |
| Separated/divorced | 0.83 | 2.29 (1.31, 4.00)* | .004 |
| Widowed | 0.69 | 1.99 (0.69, 5.72) | .200 |
| Household size | |||
| Number of adults living in the home | -1.38 | 0.87 (0.76, 1.00)** | .046 |
| High depression | 0.55 | 1.74 (1.24, 2.44)* | .001 |
| High anxiety | 0.31 | 1.34 (0.96, 1.92) | .085 |
| Emotion regulation difficulties | 0.04 | 1.04 (1.03, 1.05)* | < .001 |
| Sleep quality [COVID] | 0.26 | 1.30 (1.09, 1.55)* | .003 |
| Probable PTSD | 0.33 | 1.39 (0.97, 1.98) | .071 |
Notes; aOR = adjusted odds ratio; CI = confidence intervals; ß = regression coefficient
* = risk factor and
** = protective factor.