Which of the Following Could Be the Probable Reason Why

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be the probable reason why older adults tend to report being less lonely than younger adults?

• A) Younger adults tend to perceive time differently, influencing their definition of loneliness.
• B) Most of the older adults are in community homes, thus reducing loneliness.
• C) Most of the older adults tend to reemploy themselves, thus reducing loneliness.
• D) Older adults have more selective social networks and a greater acceptance of solitude.

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