The paper reports an evidence synthesis of how loneliness is conceptualised in qualitative
studies in adults. Using PRISMA guidelines, our review evaluated exposure to or …

Social support by our social network proves to be important for our health. The opposite of
good social support is loneliness. First and foremost, it seems that social support includes …

Objective Older adults are at a high risk for loneliness, which impacts their health, well-
being, and longevity. While related to social isolation, loneliness is a distinct, internally …

Introduction: Early detection of social anxiety and loneliness might be useful to prevent
substantial impairment in personal relationships. Understanding the way people use …

Background Meaning and purpose in life are fundamental to human beings. In changing
times, with an aging population and increased life expectancy, the need for health care …

Background Older people in the nursing home environment are much less mobile and
capable of taking care of themselves as they age, and most of them face the plight of …

The world's health, economic, and social systems have been adversely impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdown measures being a common response strategy in most …

Given the immense reach and scale of the COVID-19 pandemic, social workers must
emphasize and advocate for the universal importance of social connections and the dire …

Introduction Elderly people who leave their home environment and move to a nursing home
enter a phase in life with diminishing contact with family and friends. This situation often …

Background The nursing‐home population is at a high risk of declined well‐being and
quality of life. Finding approaches to increase well‐being among older adults in nursing …