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 …

Objectives: This study of loneliness across adult lifespan examined its associations with
sociodemographics, mental health (positive and negative psychological states and traits) …

Objective The effects of sociodemographic factors on quality of life in older people differ
strongly, possibly due to the fact that different measurement instruments have been used …

This study assesses the associations between health literacy and various health behaviors
and social factors among older adults, and whether social factors moderate the other …

Chinese older adults may be at increased risk of social isolation and loneliness, and a
fragmented understanding exists about the challenges they face for social participation in …

Purpose Social isolation in older adults is a major public health problem and associated with
increased morbidity and mortality. There are limited data on the association between social …

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 …

Results: About three-fourth (77.3%) of the entire sample reported the presence of loneliness.
With respect to specific loneliness symptom, 62.5% reported lack of companionship, 58.7 …

Loneliness has become one of the most common psychological problems experienced by
older adults. Previous studies have indicated that loneliness is correlated with poor physical …

Older migrants may be one of the most vulnerable populations during the coronavirus
pandemic, yet the degree of impact remains largely unknown. This study explores (1) the …