Resource Listing
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Alone and Apart: Canadians are Feeling Lonelier Than Ever
Discussion of how loneliness is affecting Canadians.
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Changes in Daily Loneliness for German Residents During the First Four Weeks of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Study reports on self-disclosed levels of loneliness in the first few months of the pandemic.
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Determinants of Loneliness Among Older Adults in Canada
Academic article exploring the negative outcomes of loneliness among older adults in Canada.
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Does Canada need a Minister of Loneliness?
Discussion about whether Canada requires a Minister of Loneliness, to attend to growing rates of loneliness among the population.
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Effectiveness of a Peer-Based Intervention on Loneliness and Social Isolation of Older Chinese immigrants in Canada: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial of a peer support program with older Chinese immigrants in Canada.
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Homeless System Response: Social Distancing: Inspired Ideas for Addressing Loneliness
Community ideas for reducing loneliness among the homeless population.
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How Might Social Distancing Impact Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit Men in Canada
Article explores how gay, bi, queer, trans, and two-spirit men are uniquely affected by social distancing measures.
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Increases in Loneliness Among Young Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Association with Increases in Mental Health Problems
Examination of loneliness rates among young adults.
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Intolerance of Uncertainty and Loneliness in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Examination of the mental health outcomes for older adults in Greece during social distancing, with attention to gender difference.
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Isolation, Loneliness, and COVID-19: Pandemic Leads to Sharp Increase in Mental Health Challenges, Social Woes
Investigation of loneliness in lockdown, such as the steep increase in older adults using video conferencing platforms.
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Loneliness Among Homeless Individuals During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic
A measure of loneliness among homeless individuals in Germany. Examination of additional risk factors such as gender, age, and education.
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Loneliness Among Older Adults in the Community During COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Canada
Data depicting loneliness among older adults living alone during the first wave of coronavirus.
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Loneliness and Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Article about the negative health outcomes of loneliness including reduced sleep, higher consumption of alcohol, and higher risk of suicide.
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Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Examination of loneliness among older adults and the challenges of technology-based connection for this population.
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Loneliness in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Associations with Age, Gender and Their Interaction
Study pooled a sample of 3,012 English-speaking Canadian adults aged 18+ years looking for age and gender difference and controlling for marriage status, income, education, living alone, and employment status.
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Loneliness in the UK During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Results from the COVID-19 Psychological Wellbeing Study
Study measuring loneliness rates in the UK.
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Loneliness of Older Immigrant Groups in Canada: Effects of Ethnic-Cultural Background
Discussion of the effects of loneliness on older adult immigrants in Canada.
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Loneliness: A Signature Mental Health Concern in the Era of COVID-19
Comparison of data depicting loneliness and depression among English-speaking Americans before and during the pandemic.
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Parasocial Relationships and Depression Among LGBQ Emerging Adults Living With Their Parents During COVID-19: The Potential forOnline Support
Article explores how parasocial relationships with Youtubers can reduce loneliness among LGBT youth.
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Physical Distancing in COVID-19 May Exacerbate Experiences of Social Isolation among People Living with HIV
Examination of the experiences of people living with HIV during social distancing.
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Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Elderly Immigrants: The Case of South Asian Elderly Living in Canada
Article about the effects of social isolation on older South Asians living in Canada.
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Social Isolation in COVID-19: The Impact of Loneliness
Discussion of the negative long-term health outcomes of loneliness as well as the best ways to address loneliness.