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Letters Against Loneliness: The Effect of a Pen Pal Program Uniting Older Adults and College Students on Perceived Loneliness

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Surveys within years and particularly the COVID-19 pandemic have revealed increasing rates of loneliness. More research is also emerging linking loneliness with a myriad of negative health outcomes as well as reduced quality of life. There is little research about effective interventions addressing loneliness. This paper reviews the available literature on the topic and proposes a pen pal program for college students and older adults developed based on available evidence.

Source: Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Authors: Miriani, Allyson, Crawford, Caroline

Institution: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7039187690

FWCI: 0.123

Cites: 23

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10