Unmasking Loneliness: Introducing the TIL Scale for the Czech Context

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Unmasking Loneliness: Introducing the TIL Scale for the Czech Context

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The study delves into the multifaceted nature of loneliness in contemporary society, revealing the inadequacy of standardized measures to fully capture its essence, es¬pecially in discerning chronic from acute forms (Prohaska et al., 2020). The trajectory of loneliness is notably influenced by various life stages, with both young and older adults often experiencing heightened levels. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exac¬erbated this issue, especially among the elderly (Su et al., 2023). Globally, variations in the prevalence of loneliness are evident, suggesting sociocultural determinants. In the wake of the pandemic, social loneliness became more pronounced, but living with partners or possessing adequate social capital emerged as potential mitigating fac¬tors. The role of technology was underscored, emphasizing the need for older adults to be technologically adept in order to benefit from tech-assisted interventions. As loneliness and mental health are intertwined, targeted interventions, especially post-pandemic, are vital. Our research presents results of preliminary psychometric testing of the TIL scale. These results suggest that the TIL scale is a promising tool for assessing loneliness in the Czech context, paving the way for effective interventions.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Unmasking Loneliness: Introducing the TIL Scale for the Czech Context

Popis výsledku anglicky

The study delves into the multifaceted nature of loneliness in contemporary society, revealing the inadequacy of standardized measures to fully capture its essence, es¬pecially in discerning chronic from acute forms (Prohaska et al., 2020). The trajectory of loneliness is notably influenced by various life stages, with both young and older adults often experiencing heightened levels. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exac¬erbated this issue, especially among the elderly (Su et al., 2023). Globally, variations in the prevalence of loneliness are evident, suggesting sociocultural determinants. In the wake of the pandemic, social loneliness became more pronounced, but living with partners or possessing adequate social capital emerged as potential mitigating fac¬tors. The role of technology was underscored, emphasizing the need for older adults to be technologically adept in order to benefit from tech-assisted interventions. As loneliness and mental health are intertwined, targeted interventions, especially post-pandemic, are vital. Our research presents results of preliminary psychometric testing of the TIL scale. These results suggest that the TIL scale is a promising tool for assessing loneliness in the Czech context, paving the way for effective interventions.

Druh

D - Stať ve sborníku

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

30304 - Public and environmental health

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název statě ve sborníku

Collection of Papers From the International Conference “Social Work and Social Policy in Times of Global Crises”

ISBN

978-608-238-248-7

ISSN

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e-ISSN

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Počet stran výsledku

13

Strana od-do

50-63

Název nakladatele

Faculty of Philosophy in Skopje - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje

Místo vydání

Skopje

Místo konání akce

Ohrid

Datum konání akce

19. 9. 2023

Typ akce podle státní příslušnosti

WRD - Celosvětová akce

Kód UT WoS článku

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