Background Loneliness and social isolation are growing public health concerns in our
ageing society. Whilst these experiences occur across the life span, 50% of individuals aged …

Urban green spaces provide multiple ecosystem services to city residents and are
considered an important element of socio-environmental justice. For older people, urban …

This study examines for the first time whether—and subsequently the extent to which—social
connectedness can be derived from Facebook in a population of older Facebook users …

Although providing care to a family member or friend may provide psychological benefits,
informal (ie, unpaid) caregivers also encounter difficulties which may negatively affect their …

Loneliness and social isolation in later life result in social exclusion, reduced well-being,
and significant health problems. Yet, we have a limited understanding of the meanings that …

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 …

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 …

With this first methodological chapter, I begin with the most exploratory generic approach to
qualitative research: qualitative descriptive. It is the least sophisticated approach with …

Objective A systematic review was undertaken of studies reporting interventions for reducing
social isolation and depression in older people receiving aged care services (community or …

Loneliness is a significant but neglected circumstance in which many individuals,
particularly the elderly, find themselves. This review aims to discuss the various effects that …