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Mar 29, 2020 · 1. As people progress from mid-life through old age, those who stay single feel happier and happier with their lives. As I discussed previously, a study of 40- to 85-year-olds showed that...
- Eligibility Criteria
- Information Sources and The Literature Search
- The Screening and Selection Procedure
- Data Collection
- Quality Assessment
- Data Analysis
Studies were eligible for inclusion if they reported original research (such as randomised controlled trials, observational studies, or mixed methods studies) and the study population included adults (those over 18 years of age) living alone. Living alonecould be covered by belonging to the category of ‘living alone’, ‘living in a single household’...
The literature search was performed by an information specialist in October and November 2017. Sixteen databases were searched from 1998 to November 2017 to identify English language publications. The main electronic databases included: Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cumulative Index to Nursi...
Two researchers (NT, PS) independently carried out the screening process. Any discrepancies were discussed until there was a consensus. The screening took place in two steps. In Step 1, all titles and abstracts were screened for relevance and eligibility. Articles that were not relevant or did not meet the inclusion criteria were removed. Articles ...
A data extraction form was developed to enable the collection of data. One review author extracted the data (with the assistance of the Atlas.ti data analysis software) and the second author checked the extracted data. The following information was extracted from each study: (1) study identification features: authors, title, country, year; (2) stud...
To assess the risk of bias in individual studies, a methodological quality critical appraisal checklist proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) systematic review methods manual [30, 31] was used. This tool for observational studies reporting prevalence data considers the following: sample frame appropriateness, recruitment appropriateness, sa...
The data from each study (e.g. the study characteristics, context, participants, outcomes and findings) were used to build evidence tables for an overall description of the included studies. As study populations and data sources differed between the included studies, a quantitative analysis was considered inappropriate and a narrative synthesis was...
- Nina Tamminen, Nina Tamminen, Tarja Kettunen, Tuija Martelin, Jaakko Reinikainen, Pia Solin
- 2019
Surveys and census data from recent decades show that people are more likely to live alone in rich countries, and the prevalence of single-person households is unprecedented historically. Social connections – including contact with friends and family – are important for our health and emotional well-being.
- Esteban Ortiz-Ospina, Max Roser
- 2020
Oct 23, 2020 · Instead, most research focuses on how you view your situation. “Solitude” involves being alone without being lonely – it’s a contented state, similar to the one Ansell achieved in the ...
Nov 8, 2023 · This study provides a valuable contribution to the literature on living alone by highlighting the diverse nature of personal networks among middle-aged individuals living alone. The findings suggest that living alone does not necessarily mean being alone.
Sep 14, 2021 · People who are single and living alone can feel contented, resilient, and fulfilled — even if they are at an age when many of their peers are coupled or married, even if they are living in a...
Sep 14, 2021 · People who are single and living alone can feel contented, resilient, and fulfilled — even if they are at an age when many of their peers are coupled or married, even if they are...
