Social and emotional loneliness among older adults in a coastal suburb in Sri Lanka

Loneliness is defined as an unpleasant experience due to lack of social interactions. Older adults are more susceptible to loneliness resulting poor quality life. There is evidence that loneliness can have both physical and mental health consequences. Our cross-sectional study aimed to describe the...

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Main Authors: Subana Subathevan, Suganya Suganthan, Ginthota Hewage Chamintha Suranjith, Hirimbura Mathara Kankanamge Shermi Jayasumana Dilshara, Shreenika De Silva Weliange S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Aging and Health Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667032122000221