Interventions that support social relationships are widely used to promote mental health and
increasingly involve the use of digital technologies. Solid theoretical underpinning is crucial …

Abstract Background and Objectives While research on loneliness in later life has increased
during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we still lack diverse qualitative …

This article explores views about older people and aging underpinning practices and
perceptions of development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in long-term …

Background Addressing loneliness and social isolation among older adults remains a public
health priority. The restrictions enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic simultaneously …

Abstract Previous studies of Virtual Reality (VR) in aged care settings have demonstrated
that the benefits can be multiple, including improved social connection and engagement and …

Short-form video sharing platforms (SVSPs) have seen a significant surge in older adult
content creators in recent years. This emerging trend adds evidence to challenge the …

This article proposes an expansive conceptualization of gerontological research by
engaging with a “live gerontology” that combines sciences and arts to better understand and …

There is an increasing recognition of the impact of built environment in the neighbourhood
on healthy ageing, especially in the context of ageing in place. This study examines …

Inherent to the experience of loneliness is a significant change of meaningful relatedness
that (usually negatively) affects a person's relationship to self and others. This paper goes …

Objectives To examine loneliness experienced by middle‐aged and older Chinese
immigrants and its association with accepting technology as a companion (apps, Internet …