A systematic review of loneliness in bereavement : current research and future directions

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VEDDER, Anneke | BOERNER, Kathrin | STOKES, Jeffrey E. | SCHUT, Henk H. A. W. | BOELEN, Paul A. | STROEBE, Margaret S.

It has generally been understood that the majority of bereaved people suffer from loneliness to at least a moderate degree, and more so than their non-bereaved counterparts. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic impacted social isolation, loneliness had been closely associated with poor mental health outcomes. In this study we systematically review the available, pre-pandemic research on loneliness among the bereaved, noting major patterns of results and certain inconsistencies. On the basis of the general prevalence of loneliness, we suggest an agenda for future research. Research that is theory-based, addresses measurement consistency, systematically investigates correlates and outcomes of loneliness in bereaved as well as non-bereaved groups, and specifies treatment guidelines is necessary to inform future prevention and intervention efforts.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X21000725

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