The COVID-19 global pandemic and subsequent public health social measures have
challenged our social and economic life, with increasing concerns around potentially rising …

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the
latest studies on COVID-19-related social work issues. Method: This systematic review …

Objectives: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and accompanying
lockdown restrictions impacted social life significantly. We studied associations of …

Background Loneliness is considered a public health problem, particularly among older
adults. Although risk factors for loneliness have been studied extensively, fewer studies …

Background It remains uncertain whether cultural engagement positively influences the
reduction of pain risk, particularly depending on the social isolation status. The aim of this …

Research on loneliness is extensive. This paper presents a systematic review of intervention
studies, outlining the antecedents to, and consequences of loneliness in community …

Abstract Background and Objectives The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
exposed older adults to increased health risks, yet social distancing precautions also …

Objectives Loneliness is a public health issue impacting the health and well-being of older
adults. This protocol focuses on understanding the psychological experiences of loneliness …

Objective Social stress—loneliness, isolation, and low relationship quality—increase risks of
aging-related diseases. However, the ways in which they intersect to undermine healthy …

Loneliness is a complex and uncomfortable feeling that results from the perception of a lack
of desired personal and social ties. Loneliness is accentuated with aging. It has been related …