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  • Older adults are at higher risk of loneliness due to age-related changes, leading to health issues like cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease.
  • A study explored the experiences of 24 older adults participating in a web-based loneliness intervention through semi-structured interviews, analyzing their feedback.
  • Participants reported improved social skills, better relationships, and increased confidence in social interactions, indicating that web-based loneliness interventions combined with cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective for older adults.

Article Abstract

Older adults may be vulnerable to loneliness due to natural and age-related transitions. Lonely older adults are at an increased risk of adverse health outcomes due to their loneliness, including cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of vulnerable older adults in a web-based loneliness intervention. Older adult participants in a web-based loneliness intervention ( = 24) participated in semi-structured interviews eliciting feedback about their experience in the program and perceived outcomes. Participants' responses were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Participants reported fewer negative perceptions of their social skills and future social interactions, gaining new social skills, improved relationships, and increased confidence to initiate and maintain social contact. Findings suggest the efficacy of combining a web-based loneliness intervention with cognitive behavioral therapy, and provide implications for future web-based interventions for older adult populations.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10037731PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23337214231163004DOI Listing

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