Chenxi Wu

Worldwide Changes in Loneliness Among Older Adults From 1997 to 2025: A Cross-Temporal Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Objectives: Loneliness is a critical psychosocial factor associated with mental health and wellbeing in later life. Although prior research has documented its prevalence, less is known about how loneliness has changed over time at a global level or how broader societal conditions...