The important influence of contextual factors
Research gap analysis derived from 3 psychology papers in our local library.
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These findings indicate the important influence of contextual factors on associations between living arrangements and the well-being of older people and a need for further work on possible negative impacts of living alone on the well-being
Evidence profile
Stated in the abstract and cells research gap sections of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2017 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 40 times in total.
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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Outcomes of elder abuse and neglect in Central Europe: exploring the link between EAN and well-being among non-institutionalized older adults (2024) · Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect · cited 3× · doi
Informed by existing gaps in the research of elder abuse and neglect (EAN) outcomes and very limited knowledge from Central-European cultural contexts, this paper analyzes the link between domestic-based EAN and three measures of well-being, namely subjective loneliness, sense of control over one's life, and a broader outlook on life.
generalstated in abstractevidence 5/5Keywords: life informed existing gaps elder abuse neglect outcomes limited knowledge central european cultural contexts analyzes - Group Psychodrama for Dementia, Old Age, and Loneliness (2026) · The Journal of Psychodrama Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy · doi
The book identifies a gap in the field of elder care, particularly in addressing the emotional and social challenges of dementia, old age, and loneliness. - The book addresses the need for innovative approaches to support individuals experiencing loneliness, dementia, or age-related challenges.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: book identifies gap field elder care particularly addressing - Coresidence with a child and happiness among older widows in Europe: Does gender of the child matter? (2017) · Population Space and Place · cited 37× · doi
These findings indicate the important influence of contextual factors on associations between living arrangements and the well-being of older people and a need for further work on possible negative impacts of living alone on the well-being of older Europeans.
generalstated in abstractevidence 4/5Keywords: living well older indicate important influence contextual factors associations arrangements people need further possible negative
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