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Table 2 Description of the sample

From: Older persons’ existential loneliness, as interpreted by their significant others - an interview study

Informants

n = 19

Men/women

6/13

Age, median (range)

63 (49–86)

Sons/daughters

5/4

Brother

1

Friend

1

Daughter-in-law

1

Wives

4

Cousin’s wife

1

Nieces

2