OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of recent social therapeutic interventions to reduce loneliness in older people. METHOD: To examine this matter, a literature review, using seven databases, was undertaken using search terms relating to the themes of ageing, loneliness and social support. A total of 17 relevant studies relating to loneliness interventions were analysed. RESULTS: Three studies reporting on new technologies and one on a group work intervention identified significant reductions in loneliness. CONCLUSION: Further research into interventions using new technologies to reduce loneliness in older people is recommended.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of recent social therapeutic interventions to reduce loneliness in older people. METHOD: To examine this matter, a literature review, using seven databases, was undertaken using search terms relating to the themes of ageing, loneliness and social support. A total of 17 relevant studies relating to loneliness interventions were analysed. RESULTS: Three studies reporting on new technologies and one on a group work intervention identified significant reductions in loneliness. CONCLUSION: Further research into interventions using new technologies to reduce loneliness in older people is recommended.
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ageing; effectiveness; literature review; loneliness; older people; social isolation; social network; social support
Authors: Matthew R Wright; Anna M Hammersmith; Susan L Brown; I-Fen Lin Journal: J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci Date: 2020-09-14 Impact factor: 4.077
Authors: Syed Ghulam Sarwar Shah; David Nogueras; Hugo Cornelis van Woerden; Vasiliki Kiparoglou Journal: J Med Internet Res Date: 2021-06-04 Impact factor: 5.428