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ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2024

Qualitative exploration of the lived experiences of loneliness in later life to inform technology development.

Jessica Rees, Wei Liu, Jiana Canson, Lynda Crosby, Anthea Tinker, Freya Probst, Sebastien Ourselin, Michela Antonelli, Erika Molteni, Nikitia Mexia and 2 more

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Article in International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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12 authors.

Jessica ReesDepartment of Global Health and Social Medicine, King's College London, London, UK.
Wei LiuDepartment of Engineering, King's College London, London, UK.
Jiana CansonSchool of Psychology, University of Sussex, Falmer, UK.
Lynda CrosbySchool of Psychology, University of Sussex, Falmer, UK.
Anthea TinkerDepartment of Global Health and Social Medicine, King's College London, London, UK.
Freya ProbstDepartment of Engineering, King's College London, London, UK.
Sebastien OurselinSchool of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.
Michela AntonelliSchool of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.
Erika MolteniSchool of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.
Nikitia MexiaSchool of Design, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Yu ShiSchool of Design, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Faith MatchamSchool of Psychology, University of Sussex, Falmer, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeLoneliness is a negative emotional state which is common in later life. The accumulative effects of loneliness have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of older adults. We aim to qualitatively explore the experiences of loneliness in later life and identify relevant behaviours and indicators which will inform novel methods of loneliness detection and intervention.

methodsWe conducted 60 semi-structured interviews with people aged 65 and over between September 2022 and August 2023. Data were analysed using a reflective thematic approach with early theme development on NVIVO software.

resultsThree themes were identified from the experiences of loneliness in older adults. 1) Unique responses to loneliness, including crying, increased eating or drinking and sleep difficulties, 2) Age-related losses, such as networks, roles, and abilities to engage in activities reducing over time and 3) Individual differences in overcoming loneliness, where strategies such as keeping busy and adopting a positive mindset were impacted by motivation and mood of older adults.

conclusionDistinct signs and relevant factors to loneliness in later life have been identified which can be detected by future sensing technologies. Findings of this in-depth qualitative study highlight that loneliness is a subjective experience requiring a holistic and person-centred approach to detection and intervention.

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LonelinessQualitative ResearchAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMalelived experienceLonelinessolder adultspublic engagementqualitativetechnology

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