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

Vedder, A.; Boerner, K.; Stokes, J.E.; Schut, H.A. W.; Boelen, P.A.; Stroebe, M.S.

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.06.003

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

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

Vedder, A.; Boerner, K.; Stokes, J.E.; Schut, H.A. W.; Boelen, P.A.; Stroebe, M.S.

(2022) Current Opinion in Psychology, volume 43, pp. 48 - 64

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Abstract

Bereaved people suffer from loneliness and loneliness is associated with poor mental health. In this study, this topic is reviewed. An agenda is suggested for future research. Research that is theory-driven, addresses measurement consistency, correlates of loneliness in bereaved and non-bereaved, and treatment is necessary for prevention and intervention.

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Keywords: Bereavement, COVID-19, Complicated grief, Grief, Loneliness, Persistent complex bereavement disorder, Prolonged grief disorder, Social isolation, General Psychology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.06.003

ISSN: 2352-250X

Publisher: Elsevier Limited

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