About the research
"In a world that values independence, it is often taboo to admit that you feel lonely. For seniors, it is even more difficult, because in our society there is also a perception that loneliness is just part of getting older." Sociologist Haike Delafontaine (UAntwerpen) wants to help dispel myths and stereotypes surrounding loneliness among seniors, thus lowering the threshold to talk about it.
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