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Actual and perceived social isolation are both associated with increased risk for early mortality. In this meta-analytic review, our objective is to establish the overall and relative magnitude of social isolation and lo...

Loneliness among young persons is an increasing concern in Sweden and internationally, yet knowledge about its relation to perceived social support remains limited. This study examines the associations between loneliness...

BackgroundAdolescent depression is a major public health concern, yet the relative contributions of smartphone use duration and perceived loneliness remain unclear. This study examined their independent and comparative a...

Aim: This study was conducted to examine the determinants of nomophobia and its relationship with loneliness among adolescents. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 506 adolescents in four high schools...

BackgroundA sense of belonging is widely recognized as a fundamental human need and a key factor in psychological adjustment, particularly during adolescence and emerging adulthood. With the rapid development of digital ...

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine whether loneliness is a mediator between internet addiction and social self-efficacy among undergraduates. The participants involved 325 undergraduates (female: 57.8%; m...

IntroductionInternet addiction has become a significant public health concern that threatens individuals’ psychological well-being. This study aimed to examine the effects of psychological symptoms (somatization, hosti...

The current research aims to investigate the multiple mediation of loneliness and negative affects in the relationship between adolescents' social anxiety and depressive symptoms. Study participants, selected through con...

Abstract Social isolation due to the global pandemic influenced not only the way how people interact, but it also brought a huge impact on the population’s mental health, regardless of their age. This study aimed to ev...

emotionally demanding professions such as healthcare. While prior studies have explored its impact on mental health, little is known about its specific effect on emotional exhaustion among health technicians, especially ...

Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation, which has been considered the latest global health epidemic exacerbated by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, affecting nearly two-third...

Abstract This paper aimed mainly to investigate the relationships between Brazilian Loneliness Scale (UCLA-BR) and the levels of depression, anxiety and stress in Brazilian college students. These concepts were assessed ...

Abstract Background Social isolation and loneliness are more common in older adults and are associated with a serious impact on their well‐being, mental health, physical health, and longevity. They are a public health ...

Loneliness is an important component in the measurement of subjective well-being of elderly adults. The most influential instrument in Europe is the 11-item de Jong Gierveld loneliness scale (DJGLS; de Jong Gierveld and ...

Abstract Background Loneliness and social isolation are currently among the most challenging social issues. Given their detrimental impact on physical and mental health, identifying feasible and sustainable interventions...

Abstract Background Social isolation and loneliness can occur in all age groups, and they are linked to increased mortality and poorer health outcomes. There is a growing body of research indicating inconsistent findings...

Abstract This is the protocol for a Campbell evidence and gap map. The objectives are as follows: the aim is to map available evidence on the effects of digital interventions to mitigate social isolation and/or lonelines...

Abstract Loneliness and social isolation are reaching epidemic proportions in both children and adults, despite the increasing connectedness in our twenty‐first century world. As a growing number of studies reveal thei...

Abstract This is the protocol for an evidence and gap map. The objectives are as follows: This EGM aims to map available evidence on the effects of in‐person interventions to reduce social isolation and/or loneliness a...

Abstract 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-bein...

Background Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are more vulnerable to social disconnection compared with the general population; however, there are few relevant studies investigating this issue.Aims To inves...

Subjects / keywords: WOLF, THOMAS; THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS; US813.52 W855m

Subjects / keywords: SLATER, PHILIP; BEACON PRESS; 302.5 S631p