Loneliness is a risk factor for poorer health and quality of life of older adults. To provide an
insight into loneliness interventions aimed at populations aging, this study examined the …

Loneliness has particularly significant effect on the quality of life of elderly individuals. In this
study, we examined the direct and indirect effects of social support on loneliness in elderly …

Loneliness is a prevalent social concern among older adults, which calls for attention as a
condition itself and its influence on mental and physical conditions. However, limited efforts …

This qualitative study aims to investigate the cultural understandings of loneliness, identify
the contexts of loneliness, and to examine its effect on the health and well-being of US …

The aim of this qualitative study was to describe the factors that motivate older people to
volunteer and how volunteering influences their social inclusion and communality. Data …

Loneliness is a distressing yet adaptive emotional experience that alerts us to socially re-
engage. However, loneliness can also lead to social withdrawal and isolation. To reconcile …

Background Healthy social relationships have an important protective function in the health
and well-being of all age groups. However, social isolation and loneliness are growing …

Loneliness has a significant impact on the health and well-being of older people, including
an increased risk of mortality. This cross-sectional study explored possible risk and …

The health and social benefits of volunteering behaviours by older adults are well
acknowledged. However, few review articles have been concerned with the …

Purpose Loneliness affect older people's health and well-being. This study explored the
effects of changes in health and social relationships on loneliness in older adults. Methods …