J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2020;31(3):1427-1439. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2020.0103.
Previous research has shown the negative effects of loneliness on quality of life, all-cause mortality, and morbidity. Generativity is the concept of giving something back to younger generations and is theorized to improve a sense of meaning and fulfillment in elders' lives. This survey study examined the relationships between three constructs: generativity, loneliness, and quality of life in elders living in rural Northern California in a largely Native American community (N=98). While causation cannot be determined in this cross-sectional study, the findings suggest that improving the level of generativity in rural elders may enhance their quality of life. Creating venues in which elders can interact with younger generations may be beneficial in the future.
先前的研究表明孤独对生活质量、全因死亡率和发病率有负面影响。生殖力是回馈年轻一代的概念，理论上可以提高老年人生活的意义感和满足感。这项调查研究考察了在加利福尼亚州北部一个以美洲原住民为主的农村地区生活的老年人的三种结构之间的关系：生殖力、孤独和生活质量（N=98）。虽然在这项横断面研究中不能确定因果关系，但研究结果表明，提高农村老年人的生殖力水平可能会提高他们的生活质量。未来，为老年人提供与年轻一代互动的场所可能会有益处。
