How (not) to measure loneliness: a review of the eight most commonly used scales
Loneliness affects well-being and has long-term negative impacts on physical and mental
health, educational outcomes, and employability. Because of those current and long-term …
health, educational outcomes, and employability. Because of those current and long-term …
Depression and loneliness among the elderly in low-and middle-income countries
We combine data from longitudinal surveys in seven low-and middle-income countries (plus
the United States for comparison) to document that depressive symptoms among those aged …
the United States for comparison) to document that depressive symptoms among those aged …
Codevelopment of life goals and the Big Five personality traits across adulthood and old age.
Since the new millennium, research in the field of personality development has focused on
the stability and change of basic personality traits. Motivational aspects of personality and …
the stability and change of basic personality traits. Motivational aspects of personality and …
Loneliness prevalence of community-dwelling older adults and the impact of the mode of measurement, data collection, and country: A systematic review and meta …
Objectives: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the prevalence
of loneliness in many countries worldwide which have different ways of assessing it. Design …
of loneliness in many countries worldwide which have different ways of assessing it. Design …
Predictors of chronic loneliness during adolescence: a population-based cohort study
M Hosozawa, N Cable, S Yamasaki, S Ando… - Child and adolescent …, 2022 - Springer
Background Adolescent loneliness is a growing public health issue owing to its adverse
health impact. Although adolescent loneliness is common, its trajectories can show distinct …
health impact. Although adolescent loneliness is common, its trajectories can show distinct …
Screening for loneliness in representative population samples: Validation of a single-item measure
Background Loneliness is a highly relevant public mental health issue. This work presents
the validation of a single-item measure of loneliness and its subjective experience:“I am …
the validation of a single-item measure of loneliness and its subjective experience:“I am …
Adolescent loneliness across the world and its relation to school climate, national culture and academic performance
R Jefferson, M Barreto, F Jones… - British Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Loneliness during adolescence has adverse consequences for mental health,
education and employment outcomes. Yet, we know little about common correlates of …
education and employment outcomes. Yet, we know little about common correlates of …
Prevalence and associated factors of incident and persistent loneliness among middle-aged and older adults in Thailand
Background The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of
incident and persistent loneliness in a prospective cohort study among middle-aged and …
incident and persistent loneliness in a prospective cohort study among middle-aged and …
Mental health across two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: a 5-wave longitudinal study in Germany
M Weber, S Burchert, M Sijbrandij, M Patanè… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The COVID-19 pandemic has been negatively associated with mental health. However, little
is known about the temporal dynamics of mental health in the longer term of the pandemic …
is known about the temporal dynamics of mental health in the longer term of the pandemic …
Depressive symptoms and loneliness among early adolescents: a psychometric network analysis approach
Background Previous studies demonstrate a high prevalence of depression and loneliness
among adolescents. Although they often co‐occur, the relationship between symptoms of …
among adolescents. Although they often co‐occur, the relationship between symptoms of …