The impact of social isolation and perceived loneliness in older adults: A cross-sectional descriptive Chilean study

Co-authored a population-level study analyzing the relationship between social isolation, perceived loneliness, and depressive symptoms in older adults in Chile.

Using validated psychosocial measures, the study identified significant associations between social disconnection and mental health outcomes in post-pandemic contexts.

Results revealed sex-specific differences in how social isolation and loneliness impact depressive symptoms, highlighting distinct vulnerability patterns and implications for targeted public health interventions.