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A new psychological study has found that feelings of loneliness lead to a significant rise in television viewing among older women, but not among their male counterparts — a finding that may help clarify gender differences in coping mechanisms during aging. The insight, most recently highlighted and discussed by PsyPost, resonates particularly as Thailand faces the challenges of a rapidly aging population and shifting family structures PsyPost Report.

As Thai society transitions to an “aging society”, with the proportion of people aged 60 and above set to comprise 30% of the population by 2035 according to the National Statistical Office of Thailand, understanding the differing ways in which older adults manage loneliness is crucial. The latest research puts a spotlight on the unique vulnerabilities experienced by older women, who are more likely to live alone due to greater life expectancies and often face reduced social support, especially in urban environments where extended family living arrangements are declining National Statistical Office and Bangkok Post coverage.

New research reveals that loneliness is linked to increased television viewing among Thailand’s older women, but not their male peers. The finding highlights gender differences in coping with aging and social isolation and adds nuance for targeted aging support in Thai communities.

Thailand is rapidly aging. The National Statistical Office projects that people aged 60 and older will make up about 30% of the population by 2035. Understanding how older adults respond to loneliness is crucial, especially for women who are more likely to live alone due to longer life expectancy and, in urban areas, shrinking family support. Recent assessments underscore vulnerabilities in Thai communities.