Existing literature on ageing, which often emphasizes the significance of social networks and the risks of social isolation

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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 8 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Beyond the Human: Rethinking Loneliness through Ecological Connectedness and Disconnectedness in Later Life (2026) · Anthropology & Aging · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in existing literature on ageing, which often emphasizes the significance of social networks and the risks of social isolation. The study argues that the ecological dimensions of ageing deserve greater attention. The paper calls for a shift in how we conceptualise ageing, moving beyond human-centered frameworks.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies gap existing literature ageing often emphasizes
• Dealing with diversity: Views of native-Dutch urban-dwelling older adults on neighborhood characteristics for well-being (2026) · Cities · doi

  The study notes that social interaction can be a powerful antidote to loneliness, but can also have negative effects on well-being, especially when communication issues arise due to language barriers or differences in value systems. The research highlights the challenge of recognizing and addressing the diversity within the aging population. The study also notes the challenge of balancing the need for safety and social interaction in neighborhoods with diverse populations.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study notes social interaction powerful antidote loneliness have
• Determinants of social health in later life: the roles of family integration, social participation, and psychosocial well-being (2026) · Frontiers in Sociology · doi

  The study identifies the challenge of population aging and its impact on social health in later life. The research also highlights the challenge of addressing the gap in research on social health in later life, particularly among older adults in rural communities. The study notes the challenge of maintaining social health and well-being during later life, particularly in the context of demographic transformations.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies challenge population aging impact social health
• Resilience applications to social isolation and loneliness in older adults: a scoping review to develop a model and research agenda (2025) · Frontiers in Public Health · cited 8× · doi

  The lack of a theoretical model that can explain the relationship between resilience and social isolation and loneliness. The need for a comprehensive review of the application of resilience theoretical models to social isolation and loneliness. The need for a model that can address the public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness among older adults.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: lack theoretical model explain relationship between resilience social

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