Qualitative exploration of the lived experiences of loneliness in later life to inform technology development
Distinct signs and relevant factors to loneliness in later life have been identified which can be detected by future sensing technologies. Findings of this in-depth qualitative study highlight that loneliness is a subjective experience requiring a holistic and person-centred approach to detection and intervention.
Authors
- Freya Probst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8401-3850)
- Michela Antonelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3005-4523)
- Erika Molteni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7773-8140)
- Faith Matcham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4055-904X)
- Sébastien Ourselin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5694-5340)
- Jessica Rees (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9471-2134)
- Nikitia Mexia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6342-4589)
- Anthea Tinker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0305-7198)
- Wei Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1103-7699)
- Yu Shi
- Jiana Canson
- Lynda Crosby
Institutions
- University of Leeds (GB)
- University of Sussex (GB)
- King's College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2024.2398259
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.28
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council