Solitude in old age: a scoping review of conceptualisations, associated factors and impacts.
Jaime OliveiraSara GuerraLiliana X SousaOscar RibeiroPublished in: Aging & mental health (2024)
The variability in conceptualisation and impacts likely stems from methodological and theoretical differences in approaching solitude. This underscores the need for additional research to establish a widely accepted conceptual framework. Such consensus could enhance the understanding of the conditions contributing to positive and negative impacts associated with solitude and inform targeted interventions.
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