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

Anneke Vedder; Kathrin Boerner; Jeffrey E. Stokes; Henk A.W. Schut; Paul A. Boelen; Margaret S. Stroebe

doi:10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.06.003

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

Anneke Vedder, Kathrin Boerner, Jeffrey E. Stokes, Henk A.W. Schut, Paul A. Boelen, Margaret S. Stroebe

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	48-64
Number of pages	17
Journal	Current Opinion in Psychology
Volume	43
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.06.003
State	Published - Feb 2022
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bereavement
COVID-19
Complicated grief
Grief
Loneliness
Persistent complex bereavement disorder
Prolonged grief disorder
Social isolation

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