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Reducing Loneliness Among Older Adults Through Enhancing Positive Affect
Sponsor: Education University of Hong Kong
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two psychosocial interventions-Tele-Positive Affect (Tele-PA) and Tele-Behavioral Activation (Tele-BA)-compared to active control (telephone-delivered friendly visit, Tele-FV) in reducing loneliness among older adults in Hong Kong.
Official title: Reducing Loneliness Among Older Adults Through Enhancing Positive Affect: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Ecological Momentary Assessments
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
276
Start Date
2025-06-30
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2025-07-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Tele-Positive Affect Intervention
A 4-week intervention consisting of eight skills aimed at enhancing positive affect, delivered via telephone by trained facilitators. Participants will learn skills such as gratitude, mindfulness, and positive reappraisal, with sessions held twice a week.
Tele-Behavioral Activation Intervention
A 4-week intervention designed to promote engagement in meaningful activities, delivered through telephone by trained facilitators. The intervention will include behavior monitoring, activity planning, and social skills enhancement, with sessions held twice a week.
Tele-Friendly Visit
An active control condition consisting of telephone-delivered friendly visits. Participants will engage in social conversation and activities to provide companionship without any specific skills training aimed at reducing loneliness. The intervention will be held within 4-week.
Locations (1)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong