The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated physical distancing which is expected to
continue in some form for the foreseeable future. Physical distancing policies have …

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a pattern of everyday physical distancing worldwide,
particularly for adults aged 65+. Such distancing can evoke subjective feelings of loneliness …

Objective The current study aimed to examine if and how loneliness levels changed during
the strict lockdown and to explore the clustering of loneliness growth trajectories. Methods …

Objectives Loneliness is a significant public health issue. The COVID-19 pandemic has
resulted in lockdown measures limiting social contact. The UK public are worried about the …

Objective This study explored UK public perceptions and experiences of social distancing
and social isolation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Design This qualitative study …

Loneliness has a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of people. The COVID-19
pandemic has demanded individuals to socially distance, which has implications for …

Background Evidence indicates that older people with biological and social vulnerabilities
are at high risk of short-and long-term consequences related to the COVID-19 pandemic …

Social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic changed social interaction for many
and increased the risk of loneliness in the general population. Social media use has been …

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a state-imposed lockdown in the UK; there are many
psychosocial consequences of pandemics, with older adults potentially at an increased risk …

Aims: There are concerns that lockdown measures taken during the current COVID-19
pandemic lead to a rise in loneliness, especially in vulnerable groups. We explore trends in …