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Social Isolation and Loneliness in Subsidized Senior Housing: A Scoping Review from a Socio-Ecological Perspective
Jihye Baek1, Byeongju Ryu1, Sojung Park1
1Brown School, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
|June 25, 2026
Summary
Social isolation and loneliness persist in subsidized senior housing (SSH). Factors span individual health, interpersonal support, community environments, and societal influences like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Subsidized senior housing (SSH) aims to support low-income older adults aging in place.
- Despite services, social isolation and loneliness are common among SSH residents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize evidence on factors associated with social isolation and loneliness in SSH settings.
- To examine these factors across individual, interpersonal, community, and societal levels.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 14 eligible studies.
- Analysis guided by a socio-ecological framework.
Main Results:
- Individual factors: health, functional limitations, psychological competence, socioeconomic resources.
- Interpersonal factors: family support (protective), peer relationships (mixed effects).
- Community/Organizational factors: supportive environments, communal spaces, trust (protective).
- Societal factors: COVID-19 pandemic impacts (technology, distancing, policies).
Conclusions:
- Social isolation and loneliness in SSH result from complex interactions between individual traits and environmental contexts.
- Multilevel interventions are needed to enhance social well-being in SSH.
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