Background We investigated relationships of broader self-management abilities (self-
efficacy, positive frame of mind, investment behavior, taking initiatives, multifunctionality of …

Background: Older persons are particularly vulnerable to loneliness because of common
age-related changes and losses. This paper reviews predictors of loneliness in the older …

Purpose There is extensive empirical literature that has sought to establish the prevalence
of, and risk factors for, loneliness and social isolation in later life. Traditional empirical …

Objectives: We identify and describe the meanings of loneliness among older persons, the
kinds of relationships they are seeking in order to alleviate it, and the barriers they face in …

Background Aging is associated with many personal, social, and environmental challenges
that increase the risk of loneliness. Loneliness is a painful emotional experience associated …

Objectives: Living alone in later life is an important risk factor of loneliness for elderly people
unless they have resources to compensate for that. The aim of this investigation was to …

Background Although many people experience loneliness in old age, there is little
knowledge of predisposing personality factors. The aim of the present study was to explore …

Objective This study aimed to examine loneliness among two birth cohorts, born 20 years
apart, when they were 70 years of age, and to identify factors explaining loneliness. Methods …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of self-care on the prevalence of
loneliness among elderly people living in retirement homes and older people living in their …

Objectives: To (i) systematically identify and review strategies employed by community
dwelling lonely older people to manage their loneliness and (ii) develop a model for …