A STUDY ON CERTAIN FACTORS IMPACT ON LONELINESS AMONG RETIRED MEN AND WOMEN

The study was designed to explore the relationship of some socio-demographic factors and social system with perceived loneliness among retired men and women. A sample of 320 men and women in the age–range 60-75 years were administered perceived loneliness scale and personal information schedule individually. Results showed positive significant relationship of perceived loneliness level with age, gender, locale, marital status of the retired elderly people. The intensity of perceived loneliness increased as a matter of reduced social support and intergenerational solidarity.