ReviewAustralasian journal on ageing2017
Integrative review of older adult loneliness and social isolation in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 71 citations in OpenAlex.
- Interventions for loneliness in older adults: a systematic review of reviews.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
- What works in interventions targeting loneliness: a systematic review of intervention characteristics.BMC public health · 2023Pooled it
- Adapting to a Shrunken World: A Grounded Theory of Resident Adaptation to Life in Residential Aged Care.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- Cultural and co-designed principles for developing a Māori kaumātua housing village to address health and social wellbeing.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Tuakana-teina peer education programme to help Māori elders enhance wellbeing and social connectedness.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Pilot testing the Engaging Generations (eGen) Program to address social well-being among lower-income older adults.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Association of loneliness and social isolation with all-cause mortality among older Mexican adults in the Mexican health and aging study: a retrospective observational study.BMC geriatrics · 2023Observational
- Loneliness and Psychosocial Resources among Indigenous and Afro-Descendant Older People in Rural Areas of Chile.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Codesigning a Culture-Centered Age-Friendly Community for Māori Kaumātua: Cultural Principles and Practices.The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences · 2022Article
- Dual Sensory Impairment as a Predictor of Loneliness and Isolation in Older Adults: National Cohort Study.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2022Article
- Older People's Neighborhood Perceptions Are Related to Social and Emotional Loneliness and Mediated by Social Network Type.The Gerontologist · 2022Article
- Understanding the effect of loneliness on unemployment: propensity score matching.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Effects of Shopping Rehabilitation on Older People's Daily Activities.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Rural Social Participation through Osekkai during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Kaumātua Mana Motuhake: peer education intervention to help Māori elders during later-stage life transitions.BMC geriatrics · 2020Article
- Review
- Social isolation and loneliness: the new geriatric giants: Approach for primary care.Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien · 2020Review
- Promoting Age-Friendly Communities: an Integrative Review of Inclusion for Older Immigrants.Journal of cross-cultural gerontology · 2018Review
- Comparison of Psychosocial Variables Associated With Loneliness in Centenarian vs Elderly Populations in New Zealand.JAMA network open · 2018Observational
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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveTo conduct an integrative review of empirical studies of loneliness for older people in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Loneliness is a risk factor for older people's poor physical and cognitive health, serious illness and mortality. A national survey showed loneliness rates vary by gender and ethnicity.
methodsA systematic search of health and social science databases was conducted. Of 21 scrutinised articles, nine were eligible for inclusion and subjected to independent quality appraisal. One qualitative and eight quantitative research articles were selected.
resultsReported levels and rates of loneliness vary across age cohorts. Loneliness was significantly related to social isolation, living alone, depression, suicidal ideation, being female, being Māori and having a visual impairment. Qualitatively, older Korean immigrants experienced loneliness and social isolation, along with language and cultural differences.
conclusionAmongst older New Zealanders loneliness is commonly experienced by particular ethnic groups, highlighting a priority for targetted health and social services.
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