ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Exploring Social Support Strategies and Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Social Isolation and Loneliness: The Role of Digital Literacy.
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- Social connectedness and digital literacy in later life: the mediating roles of perceived barriers and social integration.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The relationship between social media use and loneliness across the lifespan in the United States: Population-based study using Health Information National Trends Survey data.Advances in patient-reported outcomes · 2025Article
- Social disconnectedness and depressive symptoms across age groups: findings from a non-probability sample of employed U.S. adults.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesSocial isolation (SI) and loneliness (L) are the long-standing critical concerns impacting the mental well-being of older adults. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing vulnerabilities, leading to a notable rise in perceived social isolation (PSI) and its associated risks among an aging population. Reportedly, nearly 35% of older Americans felt lonely before the pandemic, with the pandemic further intensifying these feelings. This commentary examines the multifaceted factors contributing to PSI, including demographic and socio-economic characteristics.
methodsWe outline the health risks associated with PSI, including cardiovascular diseases and mental health conditions.
resultsThis commentary addresses the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) to alleviate loneliness, despite significant barriers such as the digital divide and technological anxiety among older adults.
conclusionsThis commentary advocates targeted digital literacy interventions and theoretical frameworks to enhance technology adoption and mitigate PSI, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes and quality of life for the aging population.
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