Social Isolation and Aging in Zambia: Examining the Possible Predictors

This research paper examined social isolation and aging in Zambia by examining possible predictors. The paper produces evidence on risk factors likely to engender social isolation among the elderly population of Zambia. Snowball sampling was undertaken to select 690 adults aged 60 and over in commun...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Christopher Chabila Mapoma, Gift Masaiti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Aging Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/537467