Background and objective Loneliness is associated with increased rates of morbidity and
mortality, and is a growing public health concern in later life. This study aimed to produce an …

To live with feelings of loneliness has negative implications for quality of life, health and
survival. This study aimed to examine changes in loneliness among older people, both with …

Objectives: To (i) systematically identify and review strategies employed by community
dwelling lonely older people to manage their loneliness and (ii) develop a model for …

Media portrayals of a loneliness “epidemic” are premised on an increase in the proportion of
people living alone and decreases in rates of civic engagement and religious affiliation over …

Background Loneliness is a major public health concern among college and university
students, the evidence is inconsistent regarding whether there is an increasing trend or not …

Humans are social animals that experience intense suffering when they perceive a lack of
social connection. Modern societies are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. Although …

Loneliness in later life is a common problem with poor health outcomes. However,
interventions to prevent or ameliorate loneliness have a weak evidence base. The views of …

Purpose of the research (a) To identify the degree of much loneliness reported in the
Portuguese population over 50 years of age and (b) test whether loneliness can be …

Aims: This study examined the prevalence of loneliness among the oldest old within a 10-
year period and studied the influence of various sociodemographic, social and health …

Loneliness increases the risk of admission to long-term care facilities and is associated with
various adverse health outcomes. In previous studies the prevalence of loneliness has been …