Understanding the Constructions of Loneliness in Older Adults' Lived Experiences and Practices: An Ethnographic Inquiry

孤独症已被公认为一个全球性的公共卫生问题。老年人被认为有更高的“风险”经历孤独，因为他们更有可能独自生活，健康相关的问题，以及社会关系和支持的减少，

Loneliness has been recognized as a global public health concern. Older people are regarded to be at a higher 'risk' of experiencing loneliness due to a greater likelihood of living alone, health-related problems, and reduction of social ties and support,