The Nature of Daily Interactions and End of Week Loneliness Among Older Adults

Using 10-day diary data from 223 older adults (Mage=69.9), we examined whether characteristics of daily key interactions predicted end-of-week loneliness, beyond frequency of daily interactions. Regressions showed that feeling appreciated in daily interactions was the strongest negative predictor of loneliness, whereas irritation and instrumental support positively predicted loneliness.