Sociology of Health & Illness,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(4), P. 744 - 761
Published: Dec. 9, 2023
Abstract
This
article
develops
the
conceptualisation
of
loneliness
by
drawing
on
42
accounts
myalgic
encephalomyelitis
(ME).
While
illness
experience
is
a
central
concern
sociology
health
and
illness,
experiences
alongside
contested
chronic
have
received
less
attention.
The
analysis
illustrates
how
can
be
an
integral
part
living
with
ME
offers
two
novel
conceptual
contributions
‐
necessitated
social
isolation
compelled
loneliness.
Necessitated
concerns
symptoms
make
lives
increasingly
restricted.
Compelled
highlights
combined
both
stigma
lead
to
withdrawal
rejection,
which
create
sense
argues
that
conceptually
distinct
yet
recursive
overlapping.
With
worsening
ME,
participants
experienced
cycle
loneliness,
in
reproduced
each
other.
Three
key
themes
draw
attention
affected
situational
aspects
illness:
(1.)
spatial
temporal
restrictedness
(2.)
communicative
alienation
(3.)
discreditation.
challenges
impact
exacerbates
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Addressing
loneliness
and
social
isolation
among
older
adults
remains
a
public
health
priority.
The
restrictions
enforced
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
simultaneously
heightened
need
for
services
to
overcome
reduce
adults,
while
also
limiting
care
providers'
ability
deliver
these.
aim
of
this
study
was
explore
experiences
providers
in
using
technology
address
pandemic.
Australian Journal of Social Issues,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
57(3), P. 562 - 583
Published: June 23, 2022
Emerging
evidence
suggests
COVID
lockdowns
have
not
only
increased
the
social
problem
of
loneliness
but
widened
'loneliness
gap'
between
most
and
least
lonely
people.
Qualitative
investigation
can
reveal
why
this
gap
might
increased,
for
whom,
whether
will
remain
long
term.
Using
multi-wave
qualitative
survey
data
conducted
during
Australia's
2020
lockdown
period
beyond,
we
examine
personal
experiences
interaction
transitioning
out
lockdown.
We
find
substantial
uneven
impacts
lasting
well
beyond
Participants
reported
heightened
attributable
to:
physical
isolation,
health
anxieties,
ceased
activities,
reduced
connection
quality,
poor
motivation.
also
created
new
interactive
difficulties
singles,
those
with
mental
disabilities,
their
carers,
low
capital.
There
was
'pruning'
networks
(i.e.
bridging,
bonding
capital),
that
digital
did
substitute
lost
contact.
Younger
people
experienced
isolating
COVID-induced
life
disruptions
(e.g.
travel,
university
attendance
etc).
Findings
suggest
has
potential
long-term
inequalities
in
loneliness,
highlight
post
risks
faced
by
vulnerable
groups,
caution
advocating
solutions
as
a
panacea
diminished
post-pandemic
world.
Cancer,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
129(19), P. 2946 - 2965
Published: July 25, 2023
Abstract
Background
Social
isolation
and
connectedness
are
social
determinants
of
health
that
have
demonstrated
effects
on
cancer‐related
outcomes.
These
constructs
been
systematically
evaluated
among
pediatric
older
adult
cancer
populations.
In
this
review,
the
authors
prevalence,
correlates,
psychosocial
implications
young
(YA)
survivors
aged
18–39
years.
Methods
Peer‐reviewed
articles
published
in
English
before
June
2021
were
identified
from
database
searches
included
articles'
reference
lists
according
to
PRISMA
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta‐Analyses)
guidelines.
Included
described
studies
assessed
and/or
YA
survivors.
Results
total,
5094
unique
records
identified;
4143
excluded
after
title/abstract
screening,
907
full‐text
review.
Forty‐four
included.
Few
used
validated
measures
or
directly
connectedness.
was
similarly
prevalent
YAs
noncancer
Demographic,
clinical,
behavioral
risk
protective
factors
identified.
related
worse
psychological
well‐being,
whereas
often,
but
not
always,
better
well‐being.
Conclusions
This
growing
literature
underscores
relevance
as
important
The
can
identify
who
especially
may
benefit
screening
isolation.
Future
needed
directly,
reliably,
validly
evaluate
inform
development
interventions
decrease
increase
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(3), P. 811 - 821
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Abstract
Background
Loneliness
is
a
significant
public
health
challenge
in
the
United
States,
especially
among
older
adults.
The
epidemiology
of
loneliness
adults
primary
care
lacking,
and
specific
research
needed
on
how
impacts
patients'
physical,
mental,
cognitive
health.
A
large
sample
patients
were
recruited
for
trial
during
COVID‐19
pandemic
to
measure
relationship
between
physical
mental
quality
life
(QOL).
Methods
Baseline
data
come
from
Caregiver
Outcomes
Alzheimer's
Disease
Screening
(COADS)
study,
an
ongoing
randomized
controlled
evaluating
benefits
risks
disease
related
dementias
screening
ages
65
older,
collected
April
2020
September
2021.
was
measured
with
5‐item,
Fixed
Form
Ages
18+
NIH
Toolbox
Emotion
Battery,
health‐related
QOL
SF‐36v2,
depression
anxiety
severity
PHQ‐9
GAD‐7,
respectively.
Results
Spearman
correlation
analyses
revealed
that
moderately
correlated
(
r
[601]
=
−0.43,
p
<
0.001),
0.44,
0.42,
while
weakly
−0.15,
0.001).
After
conducting
unadjusted
adjusted
linear
regression
models,
we
found
significantly
associated
both
lower
0.001)
QOL.
Furthermore,
remained
worse
after
adjusting
age,
gender,
race,
ethnicity,
educational
level,
perceived
income
status,
neighborhood
disadvantage,
comorbidities,
comorbid
anxiety.
Conclusion
Primary
providers
should
discuss
their
adult
provide
resources
help
develop
maintain
meaningful
social
relationships.
F1000Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 916 - 916
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Background
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
profoundly
affected
global
health
systems
and
daily
life,
exacerbating
vulnerabilities,
particularly
in
Indonesia.
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
anxiety
education
level
on
mental
health,
with
spiritual
intelligence
as
an
intervening
variable
among
post-COVID-19
patients
Methods
Utilizing
a
cross-sectional
design,
data
were
collected
from
390
Structured
questionnaires
assessed
anxiety,
level,
intelligence,
health.
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
was
used
to
analyze
relationships
these
variables.
Results
findings
indicate
that
significantly
affects
both
acting
mediating
factor.
Additionally,
higher
educational
attainment
is
positively
associated
enhanced
improved
outcomes.
Conclusions
underscores
importance
incorporating
development
practices
into
interventions
programs
boost
resilience
overall
well-being
post-pandemic
era.
While
are
promising,
design
limits
causal
inferences,
future
research
should
consider
longitudinal
studies
examine
over
time.
These
can
help
mitigate
adverse
effects
disparities
health.
SSM - Qualitative Research in Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100295 - 100295
Published: June 28, 2023
The
aim
of
the
paper
is
to
understand
how
people
who
use
drugs
(PWUD)
experience
stigma.
To
examine
this
issue,
draws
on
Bourdieu's
logic
practice
social
harm
emerges
relationally
between
via
'mechanisms
stigma'.
This
24
qualitative
semi-structured
interviews
with
(heroin,
crack/cocaine,
amphetamine,
ecstasy;
11
men/12
women/1
transgender)
living
in
northeast
England.
Thematic
analysis
data
was
undertaken
and
coded
Nvivo.
PWUD
experienced
stigmatisation
family,
employers,
health
workers,
Criminal
Justice
System,
public
for
reasons
linked
(but
not
limited
to)
their
drug
use,
class
position,
appearance.
Stigmatisation
shaped
participants
saw
themselves
as
a
person
'lacking'
valued
or
worthy
identity.
Social
relations
had
detrimental
effects
mental
physical
health,
accessed
services.
Models
Determinants
Health
(SDoH)
currently
focus
almost
entirely
positivist,
material
'reality'
which
lives
(housing,
employment,
food
insecurity,
healthcare,
education,
access
services),
overlooking
ways
practical
'mastery'
space
contribute
inequalities.
Furthermore,
relational
stigma
shapes
our
healthy
life;
such,
should
be
regarded
SDoH
it
contributes
widening
inequalities
unfairly
impacts
marginalised
society.
F1000Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 916 - 916
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
profoundly
affected
global
health
systems
and
daily
life,
exacerbating
vulnerabilities,
particularly
in
Indonesia.
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
anxiety
education
level
on
mental
health,
with
spiritual
intelligence
as
an
intervening
variable
among
post-COVID-19
patients
Utilizing
a
cross-sectional
design,
data
were
collected
from
390
Structured
questionnaires
assessed
anxiety,
level,
intelligence,
health.
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
was
used
to
analyze
relationships
these
variables.
findings
indicate
that
significantly
affects
both
acting
mediating
factor.
Additionally,
higher
educational
attainment
is
positively
associated
enhanced
improved
outcomes.
underscores
importance
incorporating
development
practices
into
interventions
programs
boost
resilience
overall
well-being
post-pandemic
era.
While
are
promising,
design
limits
causal
inferences,
future
research
should
consider
longitudinal
studies
examine
over
time.
These
can
help
mitigate
adverse
effects
disparities
