The psychological experiences of loneliness in later life: a qualitative study

Jessica  Rees; Wei Liu; Anthea Tinker; Faith Matcham

doi:10.1024/2673-8627/a000043

The psychological experiences of loneliness in later life: a qualitative study

Jessica Rees
, Wei Liu^*
, Anthea Tinker
, Faith Matcham

^*Corresponding author for this work

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The study outlines the physical, behavioural, emotional, and cognitive signs of loneliness, exploring variations across gender, marital status, and the chronic nature of loneliness. It also considers related factors such as chronic fatigue, depression, and ageing. Although the sample aims for diversity, a limitation remains in the generalisability of qualitative research. Findings will inform timely, personalised support and contribute to the development of novel sensors to detect loneliness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	402
Number of pages	403
Journal	European Journal of Psychology Open
Volume	82
Issue number	10
Early online date	3 Oct 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1024/2673-8627/a000043
Publication status	Published - Oct 2023

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