Loneliness and social isolation among the older person in a Swiss secure institution: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A pandemic of loneliness is hitting the aging population. As COVID19 forced us to isolate ourselves, we are in a better position to understand consequences of social distancing. The recent literature showed that older incarcerated adults are particularly at risk of health-related complications due to isolation in the prison environment, reducing their social capital. Mental and physical health can be severely affected by loneliness and social isolation, especially in prison.

Methods

Our qualitative study investigates the view of older persons deprieved of their liberty on loneliness and social isolation pertaining to their mental health. We interviewed 57 older participants, including imprisoned individuals and forensic patients, following a semi-structured interv

SUBMITTER: Pageau F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8806358 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature