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Assessing the Effectiveness of Intergenerational Virtual Service-Learning Interventions on Loneliness and Ageism: A Pre-Post Study
In this study, researchers paired older adults with undergraduate students for a virtual service project and found that intergenerational virtual service-learning can effectively address loneliness and ageism.
Impact of Digital Social Media on the Perception of Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults
Studies from 2014 to 2020 were analyzed for this integrative literature review on older adults’ use of social media and perceptions of loneliness and social isolation. Key findings show social media can play a role in reducing loneliness and limiting the barriers that can contribute to social isolation among older adults.
Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Near-Centenarians and Centenarians
Utilizing data from the Fordham Centenarian Study, this study investigated the co-occurrence of social isolation and loneliness in near-centenarians and centenarians. Based on differences of prevalence of loneliness and social isolation within the four study groups, researchers noted that identifying key characteristics of specific groups can help with designing tailored, person-centered interventions that address the needs of each specific group.
Older Immigrant Adults’ Experiences with Social Isolation: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta Synthesis
Findings from this study highlight that older immigrants are at risk of social isolation due to linguistic barriers and a lack of social connections in their new home. However, researchers identified ways to help to bolster social networks and connections including accessible senior centers and other community programs and services.
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