THE EQUITABLE AGING IN HEALTH CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: CASE STUDIES OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS
2024

The Equitable Aging in Health Conceptual Framework: Case Studies of Social Isolation and Loneliness

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Author Information

Author(s): Angela Perone, Leyi Zhou, Mo’e Yaisikana, Leixuri Urrutia-Pujana

Primary Institution: University of California Berkeley

Hypothesis

How can a new conceptual framework incorporating power and justice improve interventions for social isolation and loneliness among older adults?

Conclusion

The framework provides a new vision for developing interventions that address health disparities by incorporating power and justice.

Supporting Evidence

  • The framework connects theories of power with social and political determinants of health.
  • Three case studies demonstrate the framework's application in different cultural contexts.

Takeaway

This study shows that understanding power can help us create better solutions for older people who feel lonely or isolated.

Methodology

The study presents a conceptual framework and three case studies to illustrate its application.

Participant Demographics

Older adults from Taiwan, mainland China, and Spain.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3235

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