This chapter provides an overview of the influence of culture on social isolation and
loneliness. It draws together the evidence to theorise a pathway to loneliness that is …

Many older adults in our society suffer from loneliness–a painful, distressing feeling arising
from the perception that one's social connections are inadequate. When loneliness is …

Abstract (120 words) Loneliness in late adulthood is a public health issue. Thus,
understanding the etiology of loneliness is of critical importance. Here, we conceptualize the …

This book is a seminal guide to loneliness and social isolation in old age, providing a
comprehensive overview of the important correlates of socioeconomic, health and lifestyle …

People are socially isolated when they have no or very small social networks and few social
interactions in their everyday lives (Wang et al., 2017). If the quantity or quality of their …

The adverse effects of loneliness on health and well-being accelerate with age, making it
important to understand the relationship experiences that underlie loneliness in later life …

Loneliness is considered a major issue, often negatively influencing the quality of life of
individuals of all ages, and of older adults, in particular. The aims of this study are:(1) to …

Loneliness is an experience resulting from a perceived discrepancy between expected and
actual social relationships. Although this discrepancy is widely considered the “core …

Background: Emotional loneliness and social isolation are major problems in old age. These
concepts are interrelated and often used interchangeably, but few studies have investigated …

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 …