review · Aging & Mental Health

Chronic loneliness and chronic social isolation among older adults. A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression

André Hajek
Martina Luchetti
Angelina R. Sutin
Antonio Terracciano
Karl Peltzer
Giuliana Posi
Yannick Stéphan
Hans‐Helmut König

202434 citationsOpen accessUniversity of the Free State

Abstract

About one in five older adults experiences chronic loneliness reflecting the need to address chronic loneliness. More longitudinal research is needed on chronic loneliness and social isolation, particularly from low and middle-income countries.

Research topics

Health disparities and outcomes
Health and Wellbeing Research
Aging, Health, and Disability

Sustainable Development Goals

10Reduced Inequalities

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DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2024.2385448

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