Research project

Social isolation, loneliness and multiple long-term conditions

Research groups:
Lead researchers:

Dr Hilda Hounkpatin
Website:

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/primarycare/socialisolationloneliness.page
Status:

Active

Project overview

Increasing numbers of people are living with multiple long-term health conditions. As people age, they are also more likely to experience loneliness and have fewer social connections as a result of changing life circumstances. People who feel lonely or lack social connections (referred to here as social isolation) are more likely to develop additional long-term conditions and suffer worse health. People living with multiple long-term conditions may also experience increased loneliness. However, it is not clear how and why loneliness, social isolation and multiple long-term conditions are linked. This study aims to gain understanding of how these are linked.

Read more about the study and how to get involved on the website link listed above.