Longitudinal Profiles of Retirees’ Loneliness Trajectories

Poster Session I

Thursday May 22, 2025 (19:30 - 20:30 ET)
Keyword: Aging

Abstract: Drawing from the life course perspectives, this study investigated longitudinal patterns of loneliness across two U.S. retiree samples. Five distinct loneliness trajectories using Growth Mixture Modeling were identified, providing nuanced insights into retirees' adjustment processes. The findings highlight retirees’ loneliness experiences and their implications for social aspects of retirement adjustment.