Results 31 to 40 of about 495,183 (373)
Topoi, 2023 AbstractWhile loneliness has been linked to various mental and physical health problems, the sense in which loneliness is a cause of these conditions has so far attracted little philosophical attention. This paper aims to fill this gap by analyzing research on health effects of loneliness and therapeutic interventions through current approaches to ...
openaire +3 more sources
Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews
BMC Public Health, 2020 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 over 60 are at risk of social isolation and one-third will experience some ...
Olujoke Fakoya, N. Mccorry, M. Donnelly
semanticscholar +1 more source
European Heart Journal, 2023 AIMS To investigate the prospective associations of the loneliness and social isolation scales with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in diabetes patients and compare the relative importance of loneliness and social isolation with traditional risk ...
Xuan Wang +5 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
BMC Psychology, 2023 Background Existential loneliness is a feeling which stems from a sense of fundamental separation from others and the world. Although commonly mentioned in the loneliness literature, there is relatively little empirical work on this construct, and ...
Phoebe E. McKenna-Plumley +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Social isolation and loneliness among older adults in the context of COVID-19: a global challenge
Global Health Research and Policy, 2020 We are experiencing a historical moment with an unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 will have a long-term and profound impact on older adults’ health and well-being. Social isolation and loneliness are likely
Bei Wu
semanticscholar +1 more source
Cognitive mediators of the effect of peer victimization on loneliness [PDF]
, 2010 The impact of stress on psychological adjustment may be mediated by cognitive interpretations (i.e., appraisals) of events for individuals. Defining characteristics of loneliness suggest that appraisals of blame, threat, and perceived control may be ...
Amabile +50 more
core +1 more source
Children, 2023 Concerns have been raised about the loneliness and well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which the ongoing pandemic has impacted loneliness and the association between loneliness and well-being is unclear ...
Ann H. Farrell +3 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Loneliness as experienced by adolescents and young adults: an explorative qualitative study
International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 2022 Mental health problems among adolescents and young adults are increasing worldwide together with loneliness, which is considered a global public health problem.
Jessica Hemberg +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Hearing Loss, Loneliness, and Social Isolation: A Systematic Review
Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, 2020 Objective Social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased mortality and higher health care spending in older adults. Hearing loss is a common condition in older adults and impairs communication and social interactions. The objective of this
A. Shukla +9 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
The Impact of Loneliness on Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction Among Older, Sicker Adults
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2015 Objective: This study estimated prevalence rates of loneliness, identified characteristics associated with loneliness, and estimated the impact of loneliness on quality of life (QOL) and patient satisfaction.
Shirley Musich PhD +3 more
doaj +1 more source