Cited by 740Health disparities and outcomesCOVID-19 and Mental HealthAging, Health, and Disability

The DOI matches its Crossref record; 96 of the 96 references it cites were found in a registry or an index.

Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Review and Commentary of a National Academies Report

Open access

Donovan, Nancy J., Blazer, Dan·2020·The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

DOI 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.08.005PMC PMC7437541

Open this paper in CoChat — free account Open PDF

Abstract

Highlights This article provides a comprehensive review of the recent National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine consensus committee report on Social Isolation and Loneliness (SI/L). The relevance specifically for mental health providers is emphasized.• What is the primary question addressed by this study?What are the physical and mental health consequences of SI/L? What are the current evidence-based interventions for SI/L which can be implemented by mental health professionals?• SI/L are significant public health problems and are clear risks for death, depression, anxiety, and cognitive disorders such as major cognitive impairment (dementia). The evidence based interventions by mental health professionals for SI/L are limited yet some have emerged which are promising.• Health and mental healthcare professionals may be the first to identify socially isolated and lonely older adults as these older adults are at significant increased risk for serious adverse outcomes. For this reason, these professionals should know how to screen for and to initiate interventions that can be helpful.

The claims and statistics of this paper haven’t been checked yet.

Run the check — free, no account needed. It reads the open-access text and checks the sources it cites.

Integrity signals

Registry

Crossref · 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.08.005

Cites

96 of 96 references verified0 citation errors · 0 not checkable

Statistics

Claims the paper makes

The claims and statistics of this paper haven’t been checked yet.

Run the check — free, no account needed. It reads the open-access text and checks the sources it cites.

Claims other papers make about this one

Each is checked against this paper’s own text: does it say what the citing paper says it does?

Self-check

Percentages, sums and reported differences re-computed from the paper’s own numbers.

The self-check needs the paper’s full text.

Bowling alone: the collapse and revival of American community
(2000) · Choice Reviews Online · doi:10.5860/choice.38-2454 · Cited by 28,723
Closing the gap in a generation: health equity through action on the social determinants of health
Marmot, M. G., Friel, S., Bell, R., Houweling, T. A. J., & Taylor, S. A. J. (2008) · The Lancet · doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(08)61690-6 · Cited by 8,473
Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review
Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010) · PLoS Medicine · doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316 · Cited by 7,272 · cited 3×
“5 years, participants without strong social connections experienced 50% greater odds of mortality.(48) SI/L have been found to increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease and stroke independent of traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors, in numerous longitudinal studies.”
Influential
Social Relationships and Health
House, J. S., Landis, K. R., & Umberson, D. (1988) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.3399889 · Cited by 7,073
Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality: A Meta-Analytic Review
Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., Baker, M., Harris, T., & Stephenson, D. (2015) · Perspectives on Psychological Science · doi:10.1177/1745691614568352 · Cited by 6,043
UCLA loneliness scale (version 3): reliability, validity, and factor structure
Russell, D. W. (1996) · Journal of Personality Assessment · doi:10.1207/s15327752jpa6601_2 · Cited by 5,800
Social networks, host resistance, and mortality: a nine-year follow-up study of Alameda County residents
BERKMAN, L. F., & SYME, S. L. (1979) · American Journal of Epidemiology · doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a112674 · Cited by 5,341
A Short Scale for Measuring Loneliness in Large Surveys: Results From Two Population-Based Studies
Hughes, M. E., Waite, L. J., Hawkley, L. C., & Cacioppo, J. T. (2004) · Research on Aging · doi:10.1177/0164027504268574 · Cited by 4,781
Cognitive reserve in ageing and Alzheimer's disease
Stern, Y. (2012) · The Lancet Neurology · doi:10.1016/s1474-4422(12)70191-6 · Cited by 3,557 · cited 1×
“Social interactions are thought to enhance cognitive capacity through activation and maintenance of the efficiency of brain networks.(1,58) In addition, among cognitively normal adults, increased perceptions of loneliness have been associated with higher levels of brain amyloid and regional accumulation of tau protein…”
Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community
Shapiro, R. Y. (2000) · Political Science Quarterly · doi:10.2307/2657613 · Cited by 2,741

Show all 96 references

Research works printed but not linked: 2

ML, 2020, Preventing loneliness among the senior population during the COVID 19 crisis, Am J Manag Care (In Focus Blog).
Ageing CfPo: Rapid Review:Loneliness-Evidence of the effectiveness of Interventions. Center for Policy on Ageing - Rapid Review, 2014; 1--55

Sorted by citations

Items 501–600 of 740

Self-determination and Mortality in Older Chinese Adults: Unraveling the Intersections of Gender and AgePreprint
Jiao, K., Pang, X., & Hu, W. B. (2023) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-3320839/v1
Digital technologies to promote social engagement of nursing home residents: A systematic review of existing literaturePreprint
Daling, K. L., Ritter, J. K., Seibert, K., Stolle, C., Rothgang, H., & Wolf‐Ostermann, K. (2023) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-3786542/v1
"Exploring the nexus of technology and social determinants of health in the elderly": A Qualitative study (Preprint)Preprint
Srinivasan, I., & Binu Sahayam, D. (2024) · doi:10.2196/preprints.56488
The Effect of Social Isolation Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Geriatric Patients in Outpatient Clinic in Illinois: An Exploratory Pilot Study
Vennam, L. P., Kandra, K., Ma, A., Fifer, A. S., Prakash, V., & Harville, C. (2023) · Journal of Public Health Issues and Practices · doi:10.33790/jphip1100221
The Power of Emotional Engagement: Tamil Television Serials as a Trail to Enhance Well-being and Successful Ageing among Older Adults
Boobalakrishnan, N. (2023) · Media Watch · doi:10.1177/09760911231214151
The Causes of Stress on Elderly During Pandemic of Covid-19: A Systematic Review
Yulianto, S., & Windarwati, H. D. (2024) · Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research · doi:10.37287/ijghr.v6i1.2754
Neighborhood environment, standard of living, and depressive severity among older caregivers in a high-density city: moderated mediation analysis (Preprint)Preprint
Chen, S., Shang, H., & Ho, H. C. (2024) · doi:10.2196/preprints.58716
Exploring the Differential Impacts of Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Their Combination on the Memory of Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A 6-Year Longitudinal Study of the ClsaPreprint
Kang, J. W., Dubin, J. A., Tyas, S. L., Omenka, C. O., Golberg, M., & Oremus, M. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4776361
The Effects of Aging on Electroglottographic and Acoustic Parameters of Voices and the Detection of Change Points in Vocal Aging
Mou, Y., & Zhu, L. (2023) · International Conference on Speech Database and Assessments · doi:10.1109/o-cocosda60357.2023.10482981
Assessment of Different Dimensions of Loneliness among Adults Living with Chronic Diseases
Babić, D., Meštrović, S. B., Bertić, Ž., Milošević, M., & Kamenečki, G. (2024) · Social Sciences · doi:10.3390/socsci13040202
Approche post-Covid-19 de la solitude et de l’isolement au grand âge
Assor, M., & Lantermino, L. (2024) · Soins Gérontologie · doi:10.1016/j.sger.2024.02.007
Exploring Key Factors Influencing Depression in the Geriatric Population: A Machine Learning-Based AnalysisPreprint
Tran, T. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4796372
Social Skill Abilities and Demographic Correlates of Older Volunteers
Chen, S.-Y., Chen, K., Chang, C.-C., Lai, C.-Y., Belcastro, F. P., & Kuo, C.-F. (2024) · Journal of Applied Gerontology · doi:10.1177/07334648241245487
Meaning in Life and Social Connectedness
Machielse, A. (2024) · Studies in humanism and atheism · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-55806-1_3 · Cited by 1
Content Analysis of Perceived Social Isolation Remedies Shared in a National E-Survey (Preprint)Preprint
Low, G., von Humboldt, S., GUTMAN, G. M., Gao, Z., Allana, H., AliSher, A. N., Wilson, D. M., & Vastani, M. (2024) · doi:10.2196/preprints.60078
Pathology Detection Through Federated Learning Models Running on End DevicesPreprint
Flores-Martin, D., Laso, S., Berrocal, J., & Murillo, J. M. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4837566
Implementing multilevel environmental governance in Košice region (Slovakia): interactions between regional policies, institutional management, and individuals’ needs
Dobrucká, L., & Mynaříková, L. (2024) · GeoScape · doi:10.2478/geosc-2024-0002
Communication Matters: Loneliness in Senior Living Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wilkinson, L. R., Masters, J., & Boron, J. B. (2024) · Innovation in Aging · doi:10.1093/geroni/igae060
A qualitative study of a Sporting Memories program in South Australia: belonging, participation, and social connection
Laidlaw, R., McGrath, R., Kumar, S., Adams, C., & Murray, C. M. (2024) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1424080
A qualitative exploration of the lives lived by Irish centenarians
Fagan, A., Gaffney, L., Heavey, P., & McDonnell‐Naughton, M. (2024) · Journal of Aging Studies · doi:10.1016/j.jaging.2024.101252 · Cited by 1
THE IMPACT OF CONTINUOUS MONITORING ON THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF ELDERLY PATIENTS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PORTABLE DEVICES AND THEIR ROLE IN ENHANCING GERIATRIC CARE
Alves, M. L. D. B., Maronese, F., de Moraes, D. G. R., Destêfani, A. C., & Destefani, V. C. (2024) · Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação · doi:10.51891/rease.v10i8.15237
DIGITAL SOLUTION FOR LONELINESS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION IN THE MIDDLE AGE
Bachate, R., Harchekar, R., & Sawant, S. (2024) · ShodhKosh Journal of Visual and Performing Arts · doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.iicetda24.2024.1278
Understanding Wellbeing of Freshmen at Universities
Mukuna, K. R. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72520-3_2
Role Of Diet In Development Of The Risk Of Depression Among Geriatric Population: A Multi Centric Cross‐Sectional Study In West Bengal
Talukdar, A., Chhakraborty, A., Talukdar, P., Mukherjee, A., Chatterjee, A., Maity, S., Banerjee, A., Roychoudhury, B., Mondal, P., Das, H., et al. (2024) · Research Journal of Medical Sciences · doi:10.36478/makrjms.2024.11.431.437
Loneliness and health in older adults: a multivariate analysis of Spanish Red Cross users living alone
Toral, M. V., Álvarez-Dardet, S. M., & Cáceres, C. (2024) · Australian Psychologist · doi:10.1080/00050067.2024.2428284
Social and Ethical Issues in Home-Based Medical Care
Finucane, T. E., & Cudjoe, T. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-68786-0_12
Changes in quality of life during social isolation in elderly patients with visual impairment
Агарков, Н. М., & Popova, N. V. (2024) · Science and Innovations in Medicine · doi:10.35693/sim635050
Enhancing resilience in later life: the role of spirituality
Daniilidou, A., & Xanthopoulou, E. (2024) · Journal of Religion Spirituality & Aging · doi:10.1080/15528030.2024.2435663 · Cited by 1
Museums as Therapeutic Environments
Robertson, H. A., & Biloria, N. M. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-0821-5_43-1
Prevalence of Loneliness and Its Associated Factors among Older Adults in the Northern Part of Bangladesh
Sayem, M. A., Islam, M. N., & Hossain, M. G. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-7890-4_17 · Cited by 1
Affirmative Practice With Older Adults in Rural Settings
Morrow, D. F. (2024) · doi:10.1093/oso/9780197644263.003.0010
ПОДОЛАННЯ ПОЧУТТЯ САМОТНОСТІ У ЛЮДЕЙ ПОХИЛОГО ВІКУ ЗАСОБАМИ АРТ-ТЕРАПІЇ
Ятищук, А. (2024) · Перспективи та інновації науки · doi:10.52058/2786-4952-2024-12(46)-1427-1439
Associations of social isolation with sociodemographic aspects and health indicators in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults: ELSI-Brazil
Sandy, P. A., Borim, F. S. A., de Assumpção, D., & Neri, A. L. (2024) · Geriatrics Gerontology and Aging · doi:10.53886/gga.e0000209_en
Effect of social support on memory ageing of middle-aged and older cancer survivors: a marginal structural modelling approach
Westrick, A. C., Yu, X., O’Shea, B. Q., & Kobayashi, L. C. (2025) · Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · doi:10.1136/jech-2024-222962
Process evaluation of the BASIL+ trial: A behavioural activation approach to addressing low mood and depression among older people with long-term conditions
Newbronner, E., Bosanquet, K., Coventry, P. A., Shearsmith, L., Littlewood, E., Bailey, D., Henry, A., Burke, L., Ryde, E., McMillan, D., et al. (2025) · PLOS mental health. · doi:10.1371/journal.pmen.0000105
The Influence of the Mouth and Mouthcare on the Body‐Image and Social Interactions of Frail Elders
Donnelly, L., Clarke, L. H., Phinney, A., & MacEntee, M. I. (2025) · doi:10.1002/9781394182176.ch6
Participation in Healthy Ageing Centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina Is Associated with Increased Physical Activity, Social Interactions, and Life Satisfaction Among Older People: A Cross-Sectional Study
Pamias-Lopez, D., & Keck, T. (2025) · Journal of Ageing and Longevity · doi:10.3390/jal5010005 · Cited by 1
Relationship between physical performance and physical activity among community older adults: The suppressing effects of loneliness and perceived neighborhood environment
Ying, J., Zhang, L., Chen, Y., Jia, Y., & Zheng, P. (2025) · Geriatric Nursing · doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.01.032
Association between Neighborhood Deprivation and Social Cohesion among Indian Older Adults: New Evidence from LASI
Debnath, A., Sekher, T. V., & Jana, A. (2025) · Ageing International · doi:10.1007/s12126-025-09592-1 · Cited by 1
Predictive Role of Loneliness On 10-Year All-Cause Mortality Among Mid-To Later-Life Adults In the United States:Findings from the Health and Retirement StudyPreprint
Zheng, M., Sun, H., Sha, S., Feng, Y., Li, H., Su, Z., Cheung, T. C. C., Ungvari, G. S., Jackson, T., Zhang, Q., et al. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5151342
North America
Ratnakaran, B., Trinh, N., & Ahmed, I. I. K. (2025) · Oxford University Press eBooks · doi:10.1093/med/9780198874799.003.0013
Veterans at High Risk for Post–COVID-19 Suicide Attempts or Other Self-Directed Violence
Bui, D. P., Niederhausen, M., Hickok, A. W., Govier, D. J., Rowneki, M., Naylor, J. C., Hawkins, E. J., Boyko, E. J., Iwashyna, T. J., Viglianti, E. M., et al. (2025) · JAMA Network Open · doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.0061
The Dynamics of Poverty Among Türkiye’s Aging: An Investigative Study of Determinants
GÖLÇEK, A. G. (2025) · Journal of Population Ageing · doi:10.1007/s12062-025-09482-z
Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challenge
Valaparla, V. L., Bhattarai, A., Karas, P. J., & Silveira, D. C. (2025) · Epilepsy & Behavior Reports · doi:10.1016/j.ebr.2025.100764
Pengaruh Terapi Aktivitas Kelompok Art Painting Terhadap Tingkat Stres pada Lansia di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Sinta Rangkang Palangka Raya
Kauzar, K. A., Ibrahim, D. A. F., & Puspita, A. (2025) · Jurnal Surya Medika · doi:10.33084/jsm.v11i2.9742
Intrinsic functional connectivity brain networks mediate effect of age on sociability
Dan, Y. R., Siew, S. K. H., & Yu, J. (2025) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0324277
Changes in utterance frequency with long-term use of an information support robot for older adults with cognitive impairment living alone
Kawasaki, M., Mizuno, J., & Inoue, T. (2025) · Assistive Technology · doi:10.1080/10400435.2025.2508264
Improving Engagement for Enhancing Social Capital in the Older Adult: An Aan Consensus PaperPreprint
Newton, M., Brammer, S. V., Chang, Y.-P., Hain, D. J., hebert, W., Kverno, K. S., Mumba, M. N., & Schimmels, J. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5334904
Socioeconomic Challenges Caused By Wage Slavery: A Bibliometric Analysis
Coffie, R. B., Danzerl, N. O. P., & Onyinah, P. (2025) · SocioEconomic Challenges · doi:10.61093/sec.9(2).236-259.2025 · Cited by 1
Promoting Aging in Place Through A Wellness Program: Comparing In-Person and Online Delivery
Waldman‐Levi, A., Stancanelli, J., Laghezza, A., Hirsch, R., Kwok, J., Cancel, B., Ridolfo, M., Rivera, B. K., Rodriguez, M., Romo, C., et al. (2025) · Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics · doi:10.1080/02703181.2025.2530994
A Hidden Epidemic: Suicide in the Elderly and How We Can Help
Jessica, L., & Yulianti, E. (2025) · Journal of Psychiatric Practice · doi:10.1097/pra.0000000000000871
Navigating Aging and Social Bonds: How Virtual Networks Shape Friendships Among Older Adult Women
Lee, H. (2025) · Research on Aging · doi:10.1177/01640275251364172
Exploring the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on mood, anxiety, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults: sex, geographic context, and healthcare setting considerations
Paquet, J., Hibbard, K., & Brett-MacLean, P. (2025) · Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology · doi:10.1007/s00127-025-02969-2
Characteristics of Older Adults Experiencing High Loneliness Despite Active Social Participation: A Cross-Sectional Study
Matsuzaki, Y., Okada, H., Miyajima, M., Hirayama, R., & Takashima, R. (2025) · INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing · doi:10.1177/00469580251360650
Social Determinants of Health and Effects on Cardiovascular Disease
Amireh, K., & Makaryus, A. N. (2025) · International Journal of Angiology · doi:10.1055/a-2645-8778
Exploring the Challenges and Adaptive Strategies Among Older Persons in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Dako‐Gyeke, M., Kodom, R. B., Abekah‐Carter, K., Hervie, V. M., Agyemang, F. A., & Boateng, P. (2025) · Journal of Gerontological Social Work · doi:10.1080/01634372.2025.2549024
Food Insecurity and Depression Among Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Health Literacy and Perceived Health Status
Choi, H. S., Rosenstein, R. Y., & Song, H.-J. (2025) · Journal of Transcultural Nursing · doi:10.1177/10436596251362637
Understanding Intergenerational Interactions and Programmes in Singapore: A Comparative Analysis of Young Adults and Older Adults’ PerspectivesPreprint
Cheng, J. Y. R., Kwan, A. S. T., Yee, W. Q., Sow, Z. K., Lee, J. S. W., Tan, J. P. Y., Teo, N., Ng, K. Y. Y., & Low, L. L. (2025) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-7174643/v1
This course teaches students how to connect with older adults to forge intergenerational bonds and help alleviate loneliness and isolation
Holloway, J. (2022) · The Conversation · doi:10.64628/aai.5nqdcqphk
Geriatric Population Clinical Profile in General Santos City: Basis for Nursing Care Intervention Plan
Dayon, M. I. (2025) · Psychology and Education A Multidisciplinary Journal · doi:10.70838/pemj.450807
CrossFit, Agency, and Communion: Exploring Well-Being of Aging Adults Through Fitness Communities
Nikitopoulos, C. E., & Ho, I. K. (2025) · Global culture and sport series · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-91046-3_9
Loneliness in Resettlement Among Multi-Ethnic Resettled Refugees in Ohio
Ghimire, S., Karmacharya, I., Shrestha, A., Danquah, A., Jama, S. J., Asfaw, S. A., & Adhikari, S. B. (2025) · Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities · doi:10.1007/s40615-025-02614-3
Mindset and Psychological Hardiness for Healthy Aging
Faria, M. C. (2025) · Lecture notes in bioengineering · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-77282-5_16
Gray Horizons and the Solitude of Aging
Antoine, M., Obadiah, A. A., Mashat, M. D., & Ramnauth, V. (2025) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.1012827
Engagement in cognitive activities and risk of loneliness: A longitudinal study among Japanese older adults
Sakimoto, F., Doi, T., Nakakubo, S., Matsuda, S., & Shimada, H. (2025) · Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics · doi:10.1016/j.archger.2025.106061
Arts on Prescription for Older Adults: A Scoping Review
Sudha, S., Gleason, S. R., Birabwa, J., Finkelstein, R., O’Malley, M., Siegel, B., Chen, R., & Hashmi, A. Z. (2025) · Journal of Applied Gerontology · doi:10.1177/07334648251389294
Improving engagement for enhancing social capital in the older adult: An American Academy of Nursing consensus paper
Newton, M., Brammer, S. V., Chang, Y., Hain, D. J., Herbert, W., Kverno, K. S., Mumba, M. N., & Schimmels, J. (2025) · Nursing Outlook · doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102555
Healthy Ageing and its Communal Nemesis Social Frailty
Henning, M. A., Miskelly, P., Gil‐Lacruz, M., Cheung, G., Sundram, F., & Teh, R. (2025) · OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine · doi:10.21926/obm.icm.2504047
AI-powered Voice Assistant to Combat Elderly Loneliness & Prevent Kodokushi
Dahiya, N., Chauhan, K., & Meghna (2025) · International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (ICAIET) · doi:10.1109/icaiet65052.2025.11211317
Association Between Sleep Quality and Depressive Symptoms in Adults Aged 80 Years and Above Living in Rural Türkiye: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
İnanç, Ö., & Ercin, H. S. (2025) · Cureus · doi:10.7759/cureus.96051
Social Connection as a Determinant of Health: A Mixed‐Methods Assessment of Resident Physician Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours
Chebly, K. O., Havranek, K., Wilhite, J. A., Shen, M. S., & Reich, H. (2025) · The Clinical Teacher · doi:10.1111/tct.70246
Impact of Religiosity and Belief in a Just World on the Life Satisfaction of Older People in Indonesia
Massuhartono (2025) · Ittesaal – Journal of Connecting Discourses · doi:10.64984/ijcd.2.1.2025.01
Exploring the state and drivers of community integration for older adults in China: insights from a social ecosystem perspective
Wang, J., Zhou, W., Xu, L., Xie, X., Wang, Y., Qin, X., Zheng, L., & Wang, L. (2025) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-025-25451-9
Financial Inclusion and Loneliness in Old Age: An Overview and Some Empirical Evidence from Ghana
Gyasi, R. M., Nyamadi, V. M., Osei-Amankwah, L., & Kenney, C. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-02959-1_9
Spatiotemporal trends and age-period-cohort effects in global depression incidence, 1990-2019
Zhao, J., Wu, J., & Tao, Y.-W. (2025) · Big Data and Information Analytics · doi:10.3934/bdia.2025010
The Role of Family Interaction Frequency on Depressive Symptoms in Korean Older Adults Aged ≥80 and Living Alone
Hwang, H. A., Bae, B. Y., Jeong, H., Yun, M., Choi, J., Jeong, Y., & Yim, H. (2025) · Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health · doi:10.3961/jpmph.25.222
Associations of Household Solid Fuel Use, Loneliness and Social Isolation With Mild Cognitive Impairment Among Community‐Dwelling Older Adults: A Nationally Representative Study
Liu, Q., Huang, Y., Wang, B., & Wang, C. (2025) · International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry · doi:10.1002/gps.70184
Loneliness and cognitive decline among U.S. adults: A stratified analysis of the BRFSS
Fasokun, M. E., Ogundare, T., Ogunyankin, F., Gordon, K., Ikugbayigbe, S., Michael, M., Hughes, K., & Akinyemi, O. A. (2026) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0339554
Predicting and explaining social isolation: insights from an interpretable machine learning model in ageing populations
Li, S., Lam, K., Qiu, J., & Fang, Y. (2025) · The Gerontologist · doi:10.1093/geront/gnaf297
Poorer subjective hearing is associated with less frequent and more negative social interactions in older adults
Friedman, E. M., Schafer, M. H., Franks, M. M., & Francis, A. L. (2025) · The Journals of Gerontology Series B · doi:10.1093/geronb/gbaf261
Additional file 2 of Exploration of related factors of suicide ideation in hospitalized older adults
Liao, S.-J., Fang, Y.-W., & Liu, T.-T. (2024) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.26641291
Additional file 1 of How older adults manage misinformation and information overload - A qualitative study
Vivion, M., Reid, V., Dubé, E., Coutant, A., Benoit, A., & Tourigny, A. (2024) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.25459489
Additional file 1 of Exploration of related factors of suicide ideation in hospitalized older adults
Liao, S.-J., Fang, Y.-W., & Liu, T.-T. (2024) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.26641288
Additional file 1 of Trends in the prevalence of social isolation among middle and older adults in China from 2011 to 2018: the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study
Lin, Y., Zhu, T., Zhang, X., & Zeng, Z. (2024) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.25132023
Additional file 1 of Older adult drug overdose: an application of latent class analysis to identify prevention opportunities
Mason, M., Pandya, K., & Lundberg, A. (2024) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.25405981
Impact of single and dual sensory impairments on cognitive function and psychological well-being among older adults in Upper Egypt
Fouad, R. A., Ghayth, E. I., Abdeen, S. M. M., & Khalifa, S. M. (2025) · Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus · doi:10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100209
Nivel de independencia funcional, determinantes personales y sociales del envejecimiento saludable en adultos mayores peruanos durante la COVID-19
Canto, Y. E., & Pizarro-Andrade, R. D. L. N. (2025) · Medunab · doi:10.29375/01237047.5102
Feasibility and Acceptability of Collaborative Augmented Reality for Older Adults and Companions: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Sarkar, N., Tate, J. A., Tauseef, M., Ullal, A., Maxwell, C. A., Juckett, L., Scharre, D. W., Tan, A., Zhang, R., Ingram, Z., et al. (2025) · JMIR Research Protocols · doi:10.2196/83864
Comparison for Institutional and Non-Institutional Caregiving for the Older Adults
Srinivasan, S., & Joseph, J. (2025) · IGI Global eBooks · doi:10.4018/979-8-3373-4094-4.ch003
You Just Don’t Get It! Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Social Cognition
Blazer, D. G. (2026) · American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry · doi:10.1016/j.jagp.2025.12.013
Self-citation
Concept Acceptance and Attitude Change of Fluffy Robot for Elderly Individuals
Saito, M., Yamaguchi, J., & Li, Q. (2025) · International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction (HAI) · doi:10.1145/3765766.3765778
The relationship between social exclusion and loneliness with balance, falls and, quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals
Ergan, M., Keskin, T., Başkurt, Z., & Başkurt, F. (2026) · BMC Geriatrics · doi:10.1186/s12877-025-06933-2
Population-level Antibodies Seroprevalence to Parasitic Infections in the Etsako Region, Northern Edo State, Nigeria: A Localized Analysis
Olaniyan, M. F., Odegbemi, O. B., Iyare, G. I., & Omosigho, P. O. (2025) · Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University · doi:10.4103/jdmimsu.jdmimsu_377_25
The effects of social isolation and loneliness on cognitive function in older adults with diabetes: a latent growth model analysis
Kim, B., Minjung, K. I. M., & Hu, J. (2026) · Aging & Mental Health · doi:10.1080/13607863.2026.2612733
The Independent Effect of Depression on Financial Decision-Making in Older Adults—Commentary
Kanellopoulos, D., & Kiosses, D. N. (2026) · American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry · doi:10.1016/j.jagp.2026.01.008
A conceptual analysis of loneliness in military personnel and suggested directions of therapeutic intervention
Vasiliu, O., Petrescu, B. M., Cândea, C. A., Sîrbu, O.-M., Pleșa, A., Vasiliu, D. G., & Mangalagiu, A. G. (2026) · Romanian Journal of Military Medicine · doi:10.55453/rjmm.2026.129.1.1
Efforts to Address Loneliness and Social Isolation in Florida: A Collaboration of the Activist Lab at the University of South Florida College of Public Health and the Florida Public Health Association
Liller, K. D., Hinks, G., Katwal, M., & Harburg, H. (2026) · Journal of Health Advocacy · doi:10.70440/001c.155285
Frailty Levels and Predisposing Factors among Older Adults with Coronary Artery Disease: A cross-sectional study
Aktas, A. B. D., & Canbolat, Ö. (2026) · Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences · doi:10.30621/jbachs.1594820
Home- and community-based elderly care reform and mental health: evidence from China’s middle-aged and older adults
Zhang, S., & Zhang, C. (2026) · Applied Economics · doi:10.1080/00036846.2026.2621154
Cognitive decline in U.S. military veterans: risk factors and clinical implications
MacLennan, R. J., Chapin, B. A., Solberg, L. M., & Clark, D. J. (2026) · Frontiers in Dementia · doi:10.3389/frdem.2026.1704367

Authors: Donovan, N. J., & Blazer, D.
Affiliations: Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
Duke University (US)
Corresponding author: Blazer, Dan
ORCID: Donovan, Nancy J.
Blazer, Dan
Venue: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2020-12
Volume: 28
Issue: 12
Pages: 1233-1244
ISSN: 1064-7481 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.08.005
PMC: PMC7437541
OpenAlex: W3049583205
Semantic Scholar: d4432d78e1b8ba5d98d050e0dd231db50ba6bc4f
Cited by: 739
References: 96
Citations by year: 2026: 181 · 2025: 173 · 2024: 168 · 2023: 98 · 2022: 72 · 2021: 43 · 2020: 3
FWCI: 8.47
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: bronze
doi.org
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
www.elsevier.com/legal/tdmrep-license (tdm)
Locations: American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Health › Health disparities and outcomes
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › COVID-19 and Mental Health
Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Aging, Health, and Disability
Keywords: social isolation, loneliness, older adults, social distancing, COVID-19 pandemic, interpersonal relationships, National Academies report
MeSH terms: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Aged, Humans, Loneliness, Social Isolation, Pandemics

About these checks

Registry, retraction, Cites and statistics results are computed, not judged, with one exception: a printed reference that no index lists is read once by a model before it counts as a citation error. Claims are extracted by a model and kept only when their quote appears verbatim in the text; each cited source is then checked, with a model’s help, for whether it says what the claim relies on. Those verdicts can be wrong — read the claim’s quote and the cited source before relying on one.

Statistics and arithmetic are recomputed, not judged.

Confidence bands are shown only for fields calibrated on our annotated test set. None is calibrated yet, so no band is shown.

What counts as a claim ›How we measure confidence ›How we check this ›

Are you an author, or do you see a problem with this page? Request a review

Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Review and Commentary of a National Academies Report

Abstract

Overview

Integrity signals

Verification

Claims the paper makes

Claims other papers make about this one

Self-check

Citations

Cites

Cited by

Related

Metadata

Record

About these checks