Loneliness in Older Migrants: Exploring the Role of Cultural Differences in Their Loneliness Experience.

Honghui PanPamela QualterManuela BarretoHannelore StegenSarah Dury
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)
The results show that the structural factor of the social environment in which older migrants' find themselves, rather than their culture of origin, is more important for older migrants' feelings of loneliness in later life. A favorable social environment with high social capital and low levels of discrimination and ageism protects against loneliness in the ageing population across cultures. Practical implications for loneliness interventions for older migrants are put forward.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • community dwelling
  • physical activity
  • middle aged
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms