Although there is a substantial body of research about loneliness in older adults in the UK, there is a significant evidence gap reporting experiences of loneliness among older people from ethnic minorities and those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB). We focus upon the experiences...
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Gender differences in self-concept and psychological well-being in old age: a meta-analysis. J Gerontol. 2001;56(4):P195–213. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/56.4.P195. Article CAS Google Scholar De Jong-Gierveld J, van Groenou MB, Hoogendoorn AW, Smit JH. Quality of marriages in...
"It Is Not Good For Man To Be Alone" The Struggle against Loneliness in Old Age: Basic Assumptions for an Integrative Operational Concept 鈥揟he Israeli Case The widespread expression saying that "loneliness is the No. 1 enemy of old age" has, in the 21st century, becomes obvious and ...
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In old age, many people experience a decline in their physical health, which can mean they are less confident about getting around and socialising as they used to. Loneliness affects over a million older adults across the UK; over half of people aged 75
two communities were selected as the study sites in this study. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) Older adults who were 60 years old or above ; (2) without cognitive dysfunction; and, (3) without the acute onset of disease when the survey was carried out. The exclusion criteria...
The first lockdown implemented in March 2020 and subsequent lockdown measures created a stressful situation for most individuals and adolescents in particular (Flesia et al.,2020; Zager Kocjan et al.,2021). Adolescents as well as young and middle-aged adults (age range between 16 and 49 years...
The roles of depression and social relationships in the onset and course of loneliness amongst Nigerian elders Objectives Few studies in Africa have investigated the risk profile and course of loneliness in old age. This study examined the risk factors for onset and... A Ojagbemi,T Bello,O Gur...