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Experiences and social constructions of loneliness in later life: Collaborative focus group discussions in Germany

Andrea Kastl et al.

Health Policy2026https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2026.105575article
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Abstract

Assessing loneliness requires taking individual perspectives into account, as mere quantification of social contacts is insufficient for evaluation or intervention design. To help cope with loneliness, health professionals are an important social interface and can become a substitute for close relationships. This should be reflected in professional roles and in developing complementary technologies and policies.

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@article{andrea2026,
  title        = {{Experiences and social constructions of loneliness in later life: Collaborative focus group discussions in Germany}},
  author       = {Andrea Kastl et al.},
  journal      = {Health Policy},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2026.105575},
}

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0.37

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F · citation impact0.16 × 0.4 = 0.06
M · momentum0.53 × 0.15 = 0.08
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