ArticleFrontiers in global women's health2024
Loneliness and social isolation: exploring the experiences of older women during the pandemic in terms of social connection, feeling of loneliness, and the impact on mental health and wellbeing.
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- Older People's Perception of the Infodemic during the COVID-19 Pandemic in São Paulo, Brazil.Journal of caring sciences · 2026Article
- Faith, Social Connection, and Aging: A Narrative Review of the Impact of Religious and Spiritual Engagement on Social Well-being in Older Adults Across Global Contexts.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Strengthening social belonging through VR-Based Group dance: a controlled trial with community-dwelling older women.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Loneliness as a sex-specific risk factor for cognitive aging.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2026Review
- Companionship and Sharing Create Social Connections of an Online Community-Based Intervention for Patients with Cancer Receiving Outpatient Care: Pilot Study.JMIR cancer · 2025Article
- Loneliness and Mental Health Disorders in Older Adults Living in Portugal During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Exercise Habits and Preferences of Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Pain: An Exploratory Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Objectives: To investigate the unique challenges faced by older women during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding social connection, feelings of loneliness, and their subsequent impact on mental health and well-being. Method: A qualitative research methodology is used to examine how older women experienced loneliness, social relationships, and mental health consequences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The results are discussed in terms of two main themes each with their sub-themes; 1. Social Connection amidst Physical Distancing Measures, 2. Impact on Mental Health and Well-being. Conclusion: The study highlights the significant impact of loneliness and social isolation on the mental health of older women during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and support systems.
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