Both loneliness and a lack of social integration are associated with serious physical and
psychological health issues. One population highly susceptible to social isolation and …

Although there are many studies reporting perceived social isolation or loneliness and their
correlates in specific groups, there are few modern prevalence studies. This study reports on …

Objectives: Social isolation and loneliness among older people are known to have negative
effects on health and wellbeing. Few studies, however, have enabled older people to define …

Background It is increasingly acknowledged that homelessness is a more complex social
and public health phenomenon than the absence of a place to live. This view signifies a …

It is important for the complexities of homelessness to be considered when constructing
policy or practice relating to people who are without safe and stable accommodation. These …

1. Introduction have been done highlighting the effects of loneliness on the elderly, cancer
patients, single parents, and those facing depression. A report carried out by the Mental …

Background: Loneliness has many negative physical and mental health ramifications and is
most prevalent among vulnerable social groups. However, little is known about how …

People occupying stigmatized social positions often withdraw from sources of social support,
becoming stressed, depressed, and isolated. Homelessness is globally prevalent and …

Accessible summary• This is a narrative research study examining how people talk about
their experiences of homelessness. Eight people experiencing homelessness were …

With the aim of informing counselling psychology practice with young homeless people, this
paper reports a qualitative study of psychological well-being and identity among four young …