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Structural social support, functional social support, and loneliness of older adults by region.
| Variable | City (N=393) | Town (N=330) | Rural area (N=602) | F | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural social support (0–5) | 3.33±0.97 | 3.15±0.83 | 3.35±0.98 | 5.145 | 0.006 |
| Functional social support (1–5) | 3.67±0.63 | 3.60±0.60 | 3.63±0.61 | 1.494 | 0.225 |
| Loneliness (3–9) | 4.47±1.63 | 5.38±1.61 | 5.09±1.66 | 30.694 | < 0.001 |
