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Considering a more complex view of loneliness

Commentary on “Fluctuations in Loneliness Due to Changes in Frequency of Social Interactions among Older Adults: A Weekly Based Diary Study” by Awad et al.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2023

Sharon Shiovitz-Ezra Open the ORCID record for Sharon Shiovitz-Ezra [Opens in a new window]
Sharon Shiovitz-Ezra*
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Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus, 91905-IL, Jerusalem, Israel
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Email: sharon.shiovitz@mail.huji.ac.il
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International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 35 , Special Issue 6: Issue Theme: Loneliness in Older Adults , June 2023 , pp. 275 - 278
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