A systematic review of loneliness in bereavement: Current research and future directions
Publication date
2022-02
Authors
Vedder, Anneke
Boerner, K.
Stokes, J.E.
Schut, Henk
Boelen, Paul
Stroebe, Margaret
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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.
Keywords
Bereavement, COVID-19, Complicated grief, Grief, Loneliness, Persistent complex bereavement disorder, Prolonged grief disorder, Social isolation, General Psychology
Citation
Vedder, A, Boerner, K, Stokes, J E, Schut, H A W, Boelen, P A & Stroebe, M S 2022, 'A systematic review of loneliness in bereavement : Current research and future directions', Current Opinion in Psychology, vol. 43, pp. 48-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.06.003