Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Unwanted loneliness presents itself as a growing social issue that significantly affects elderly individuals in Spain. While this phenomenon has been studied since the 1980s, in recent years it has experienced a notable increase. This growth is attributed to both the increase in life expectancy and sociocultural changes in relational patterns. From a systemic approach, this research aims to understand loneliness as a multidimensional problem that affects not only those who live alone or have weak social networks but also those who are institutionalized. Through qualitative techniques such as structured surveys, the objective is to analyze the subjective causes and consequences of loneliness among residents. Furthermore, the research seeks to identify the socio-environmental factors and social interaction dynamics that may foster this feeling within a residential facility. To achieve this, a case study will be conducted at the San Lorenzo de Gavà residence, conducting 22 surveys with residents aged between 60 and 80 years. The results will enable the development of intervention recommendations from a systemic and ecologically informed approach, considering the different levels that impact the studied issue.
Author: Martín-González, Judit
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Life-span and Life-course Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7158437030