Loneliness and social isolation: exploring the experiences of older women during the pandemic in terms of social connection, feeling of loneliness, and the impact on mental health and wellbeing.
| Autor: | Bhat N; Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India., Paul FA; Department of Psychiatric Social Work, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, India., Gul A; Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India., Ganie ZA; Department of Social Work, Govt. Degree College for Women, Srinagar, India. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Frontiers in global women's health [Front Glob Womens Health] 2024 Jun 28; Vol. 5, pp. 1410058. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 28 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.3389/fgwh.2024.1410058 |
| Abstrakt: | Objectives: To investigate the unique challenges faced by older women during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding social connection, feelings of loneliness, and their subsequent impact on mental health and well-being. Method: A qualitative research methodology is used to examine how older women experienced loneliness, social relationships, and mental health consequences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The results are discussed in terms of two main themes each with their sub-themes; 1. Social Connection amidst Physical Distancing Measures, 2. Impact on Mental Health and Well-being. Conclusion: The study highlights the significant impact of loneliness and social isolation on the mental health of older women during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and support systems. Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. (© 2024 Bhat, Paul, Gul and Ganie.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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