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The psychological journey to and from loneliness : development, causes, and effects of social and emotional isolation
There are three universal experiences that we cannot escape: loneliness, illness, and death. This title addresses what was termed the plague of the 21st century - loneliness. Loneliness is stigmatized in our society, so untold number of people walk around lonely, unable to do what is so naturally called for - make their suffering known, and approach others for company and support. Thankfully, loneliness is slowly, but steadily, coming out of the 'closet.' This book will highlight not only the experience and what can be done about it, but also the experiences that influence it (i.e., our childhood, cultural and religious influences, and our way of life) as well as the effects that loneliness has on various population groups and how it is experienced at different times in our lives.
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COGNITIVELY ENGAGING SOLITARY ACTIVITIES: ANOTHER LAYER OF PROTECTION AGAINST LONELINESS
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Participating in social activities and sustaining more extensive networks are beneficial in mitigating loneliness in the aging population. However, these coping strategies are subject to multiple structural and individual constraints, including neighborhood stressors, physical limitations, and social-economic strain. The present research scrutinizes cognitively engaging solitary activities as a potential alternative to alleviate loneliness. It examines their intersections with social activities and networks and how disadvantaged groups prone to loneliness can benefit from them. We use Wave 4 and 6 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe to perform linear and logistic regressions. Results show that 78% of older Europeans perform solitary activities such as reading and playing word/number games at least weekly, a much higher rate than the 29% engaged in formal social activity. Social and personal activities do not compete but instead complement each other. Older individuals performing solitary activities report significantly lower loneliness, and this engagement compensates for low social participation and small social networks. Routine solitary activities are also protective among individuals at older ages and among those lacking a partner, additional housemates, and children. Overall, the present research highlights that solitary activities, particularly the cognitively engaging ones, are a practical layer of protection against loneliness. Future research should further examine variations in the effectiveness between solitary activities and explore the possibilities and challenges in bridging them with digital media and technologies to alleviate loneliness.
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Tackling isolation and loneliness
IntroductionIn 2009 the Third Sector Strategy Group (government departments, the Council of Voluntary Organisations representatives of the faith groups), instructed a Development Officer to conduct a gap analysis in the south of the Isle of Man. The objective of the analysis to develop a project that would fill the gaps in current provision and demonstrate good working practices between the above parties, within 6 months.Practice change implementedCommunity initiatives were co-produced in conjunction with local residents to reduce social isolation. A local version of Men in Sheds was set up as well as 3 social groups. Eight years later, “The Hub” has a timetable of creative, games, fitness, food and drop in sessions with approximately 152 weekly participants.TimelineMeetings with health professionals, local politicians, local authorities, teachers, police, 3rd sector and voluntary and social groups, mums and tots, 6th form students and 100 local residents were held over a 4 month period. Each group was asked the same questions –what works well in the south, what does not, what do we like/dislike, what could we do better. Additional efforts were made to engage men since they were not present in the first round of consultation. A steering group was set up to transform a space for the hobbies Shed and by October 2011, a part-time paid coordinator was hired and 38 regular members. A further facility was provided to set up a community hub that would tackle the wider issues of isolation and loneliness.HighlightsThree main elements came out at every gathering:1. Isolation/loneliness2. Lack of relevant/up to date information on local services (government or community)3. Not enough relevant facilities for youth if not sporty or artisticA number of issues were raised by the men:1. Since retiring felt obsolete2. Unless played golf or had specific hobby there was very little do to3. Since retiring/moving/changing jobs/widowed had lost contact with former work mates, social groups and found it difficult to join things, felt shy.4. Wife/partner organized the socialising5. Since retiring there were a lot of little jobs to do round the house but this meant they were not getting out enough.6. A full time carer for a wife with a long term illness.SustainabilityCosts are kept to a minimum by utilizing volunteers and donations. The project required modest start-up funding provided by the Manx Lottery Trust.TransferabilityEach community will want something that is tailored to their particular needs.ConclusionsNo assumptions should be made about what communities need; good research, communication and public gatherings are essential. There is a clear benefit for people and organisations of working together across sectors. “Coming into the Hub is like having a warm blanket put around me.”DiscussionConsultation and collaboration can lead to reduced isolation and loneliness.Lessons learnedDon’t be afraid, be thorough but be prepared to make mistakes, make sure you have some funders who are there for a bit of duration, do lots of promotion.
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A biography of loneliness : the history of an emotion
Despite 21st-century fears of a modern 'epidemic' of loneliness, its history has been sorely neglected. This book offers a radical new interpretation of loneliness as an emotional language and experience. Using letters and diaries, philosophical tracts, political discussions, and medical literature from the eighteenth century to the present, historian of the emotions Fay Bound Alberti argues that loneliness is not an ahistorical, universal phenomenon.
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I feel lonely
Loneliness can be an overwhelming emotion, but this book teaches beginning readers healthy ways to deal with feeling lonely.
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Tell us your loneliness story
Feeling loneliness is not new, but it is normal and we want to talk about it. What's your experience with loneliness? Does tech make it better or worse?
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