Later‐life families encompass the legal, biological, romantic, and kin‐like relationships of
persons ages 65 and older. Research on older families has flourished over the past decade …

Despite the worldwide increase in unpartnered individuals (ie, singles), little research exists
to provide a comprehensive understanding of the heterogeneity within this population. In the …

The number of people who remain single for long periods of time is sizeable and growing in
the Western world, yet they are largely ignored in psychological theory and research. In this …

This paper uses a queer theoretical lens to redefine family boundaries and structures by
exploring LGBTQIA+ and single adults' relationships through the interconnectedness of their …

Issues in Aging combines social, psychological, biological, and philosophical perspectives
to present a multifaceted picture of aging. Novak illustrates both the problems and the …

Men, Masculinities, and Aging introduces readers to the gendered nature of aging men's
lives. Edward H. Thompson, noted for his work on men and aging, explores the intersections …

Abstract Using the European Social Survey and the UN databases, this paper investigates
the differences in feelings of loneliness among different marital status groups in old age …

This study aims to explore the psychological burden of leprosy women and their adaptive
strategies. Leprosy has a destructive character and is opportunistic in nature, so that it …

Solitude is a rising phenomenon in the western world. The share of people affected by
solitude has been rising for some time and the Covid-19 pandemic has further brought this …

Despite the growing interest in single (unpartnered) individuals' well-being, there is a lack of
descriptive research providing a comprehensive understanding of what singles value in their …