The impact of social isolation and perceived loneliness in older adults: A cross-sectional descriptive Chilean study
Published in Frontiers in Psychology, 2026
This study examines the relationships between social isolation, perceived loneliness, pandemic-related concerns, and depressive symptoms among older adults in Chile, highlighting significant sex differences in their psychological impact.
Recommended citation: Gierke, C., Navarro, C. F., Martinez, M., Delgado, C., Diaz-Gierke, W., Diaz, R., & Farías, G. (2026). The impact of social isolation and perceived loneliness in older adults: A cross-sectional descriptive Chilean study. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1683933. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1683933 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1683933
