... mayinfluence psychological status in elderly people. The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in loneliness, depression, and health sta-tus in institutionalized Korean and Japanese ... spouse and children.Level of loneliness, depression, and health status There was a significant difference in the level of lone-liness between Korean and Japanese participants 67 Depression in the ... Japan 6Associate Professor, Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University, Miyazaki, Japan Purpose The purpose of the study was to describe loneliness, depression, and health status in Korean and Japanese institutionalized...