This scoping review examines loneliness and social isolation among ethnic minority and immigrant older adults in high-income countries. It reviews 76 empirical articles published between 1983 and 2021, using Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework. The key findings show that 1) existing research is largely US-focused and quantitative; 2) loneliness and social isolation are shaped by intersecting socio-ecological factors across time and place; 3) structural and cultural dimensions remain underexplored. The review highlights the need for more longitudinal, qualitative and practice-oriented research, culturally sensitive measures of loneliness and SI, and greater attention to within-group differences and “super-minority” groups.
Geography: High-income countries: European countries (including the UK), the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Authors: Mengxing Joshi, Nissa Finney & Jo Mhairi Hale
Year: 2024
Citation: Joshi, M., Finney, N., & Hale, J. M. (2024). Loneliness and social isolation of ethnic minority/immigrant older adults: A scoping review. Ageing & Society, 1-31.
DOI or Weblink: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X24000205