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

• Main Authors: Khairul Hanim Pazim, Roslinah Mahmud, Dayangku Aslinah Abd Rahim, Siti Hajar Samsu, Lim, Fui Yee Beatrice
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Academic Inspired Network 2022
• Subjects: HQ1060-1064 Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38368/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38368/2/FULLTEXT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38368/

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'...