Loneliness and depressive symptoms are closely related, and both are indicators of reduced
physical and mental well-being in old age. In recent years, the subjective perception of how …

This study examines the prevalence of loneliness amongst older people in Great Britain, and
makes comparisons with the findings of studies undertaken during the last five decades. In …

Loneliness is a potent predictor of negative health outcomes, making it important to identify
risk factors for loneliness. Though extant studies have identified characteristics associated …

Background: The high prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Hong Kong, as
previously reported, requires verification. Furthermore, the relationship between loneliness …

Background While previous studies have examined the determinants of loneliness (i) using
a longitudinal approach and (ii) using data from nationally representative samples, only few …

Levels of loneliness are relatively stable across most of adult life, but correlates of loneliness
show age differences. We review evidence of age differences in associations between …

The goal of this research is to test whether often observed correlates of loneliness in older
age are related to onset of loneliness longitudinally. Despite the increasing number of …

Purpose: To explore older adults' experiences of loneliness across the lifecourse and the
relationship with current loneliness. Methods: Our sample is 6,708 people aged 65 years …

Loneliness is a pervasive experience with adverse impacts on health and well-being.
Despite its significance, notable gaps impede a full understanding of how loneliness …

Introduction Loneliness is a common, emotionally distressing experience and is associated
with adverse physical and mental health and an unhealthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, little is …