Understanding Social and Emotional Loneliness among Black Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Black older adults’ (BOAs) experience of loneliness differs from other ethnic groups because of the disproportionate disadvantages faced across their life course. This scoping review aimed to describe the range of research on loneliness or subjective social isolation among BOAs, identifying the cont...

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Published in:Journal of applied gerontology 2022-12, Vol.41 (12), p.2594-2608
Main Authors: Ojembe, Blessing Ugochi, Kalu, Michael Ebe, Donatus Ezulike, Chigozie, Iwuagwu, Anthony Obinna, Ekoh, Prince Chiagozie, Oyinlola, Oluwagbemiga, Osifeso, Temitope, Makanjuola, John Osuolale, Kapiriri, Lydia
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Language:English
Subjects:
Attachment
Economic factors
Ethnic groups
Health behavior
Loneliness
Medical technology
Nurturance
Older people
Social integration
Social isolation
Socioeconomic factors
Systematic Reviews
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Summary:Black older adults’ (BOAs) experience of loneliness differs from other ethnic groups because of the disproportionate disadvantages faced across their life course. This scoping review aimed to describe the range of research on loneliness or subjective social isolation among BOAs, identifying the contributing factors to loneliness in this population, based on Weiss’ Social provision Framework. Of the 15,345 initial retrieved citations from seven databases and corporate websites, we included 27 studies conducted in the USA, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Uganda. Studies reporting on BOAs’ experience of loneliness focused on the influence of attachment, social integration, opportunity for nurturance, reassurance of worth, guidance, socio-economic factors, health-related factors and behaviors, and technology, media device possession and usage. There is a need for future studies to identify which social provisions (when targeted) could reduce loneliness, allowing clinicians to develop relevant interventions.
ISSN:0733-4648
1552-4523
DOI:10.1177/07334648221118357