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 …

All people want to age “successfully,” maintaining functional capacity and quality of life as
they reach advanced age. Achieving this goal depends on preserving optimal cognitive and …

Purpose Loneliness and depression are associated, in particular in older adults. Less is
known about the role of social networks in this relationship. The present study analyzes the …

Objectives Loneliness is a significant public health concern, particularly for those who have
lost a spouse through widowhood. This study examines whether becoming a volunteer at …

The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening loneliness for many older people through the
challenges it poses in engaging with their social worlds. Digital technology has been offered …

This study examines the relationships between loneliness, gender, and age for people
without and with disabilities (moderate versus severe) in Germany. Using data taken from …

Background Against the background of an aging population, older adults living alone in
cities are increasingly dependent. However, their use of home and community-based …

Engaging with older people who self-identify as lonely may help professionals in mental
health and other services understand how they deal with loneliness. The evidence-base for …

Aim and objectives To investigate the prevalence of individuals who often feel lonely among
a sample of Norwegian older home‐dwelling people aged≥ 65 years old, as well as to …

Objective This study attempted to figure out the difference between physical and social
functioning in determining life satisfaction and self-perception of ageing among community …