Background Research into men and masculinities suggests men may be more reluctant than
women to state they are lonely, more reliant on partners/spouses and/or alcohol to tackle it …

Loneliness and its association with poor mental health has been described as a growing
problem within modern western societies, particularly among men. The available evidence …

One of the family patterns crucial for mental and physical well-being is differentiation of self.
In this study, our aim was to investigate its impact on the phenomenon of phubbing—where …

This scoping review explores what is currently understood about how masculinity norms
interplay with loneliness and social connectedness among men in a Western context …

Introduction The aim of the study was to explore social isolation and loneliness in those who
frequently contacted the ambulance service, what factors contributed to this and how unmet …

Loneliness is one of the most pressing and rapidly growing contemporary social challenges
around the world. Yet we still lack a good understanding of how loneliness is constituted and …

Background Despite growing recognition of loneliness as a global public health concern,
research on its occurrence and precipitants among men across different life stages remains …

Purpose Loneliness 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 …

Globally, there has been a substantial increase in the number of men being diagnosed with
anxiety disorders. Despite this, men's mental health research often focusses on uncovering …

Background: Social participation activities, an important area of occupation, have been
effective in reducing social isolation and loneliness. However, most attendees are women …