Social isolation and feelings of loneliness among older people during pandemic covid-19: A conceptual review

Khairul Hanim Pazim and Roslinah Mahmud and Dayangku Aslinah Abd Rahim and Siti Hajar Samsu and Lim, Fui Yee Beatrice (2022) Social isolation and feelings of loneliness among older people during pandemic covid-19: A conceptual review. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development (JISED), 7. pp. 191-196.

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Abstract

Several studies have found an increase in social isolation and feelings of loneliness since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among the elderly. Although oldage loneliness is important public health that has been a primary concern issue long before the outbreak, the government's social distancing and stay-at-home measures put in place worldwide to combat the spread of the disease have become a challenge that has intensified the feelings of loneliness. Social isolation and loneliness have dangerous consequences on mental health in older adults, especially for the group of the already vulnerable elderly. Understanding what causes social isolation and loneliness during a pandemic could help plan for future pandemic management since safety measures appear to have a negative impact on loneliness.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Social isolation, Loneliness, Older people, COVID-19 pandemic
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1-2044 The Family. Marriage. Women > HQ503-1064 The family. Marriage. Home > HQ1060-1064 Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User:	DG MASNIAH AHMAD -
Date Deposited:	27 Feb 2024 09:53
Last Modified:	27 Feb 2024 09:53
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38368

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