Cross-national Comparisons of Social Isolation and Loneliness: Introduction and Overview

Overview

Journal Can J Aging

Specialty Geriatrics

Date 2004 Sep 1

PMID 15334811

Citations 60

Authors

Jenny de Jong Gierveld

Betty Havens

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Abstract

This article provides an introduction to the special volume on research related to issues of social isolation and loneliness for older people. It discusses some key concepts and provides a brief overview of the articles included in the volume.

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