Abstract
The study is predicated on the current trend of the rate of dispositional loneliness experienced by the elderly in the society today as a result of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its attendant toll on the family system. The research adopted the ex-post facto research design through a survey data collected from a total of 500 elderly comprising of both retirees and community based elders. Both the stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used in select the sample. based on the findings it was recommended that the elderly should be trained in acquiring specific attachment styles as well as in developing appropriate social skills to counter loneliness.
Presenters
Peter Unoh BasseyHead of Psychology, Educational Foundations, University of Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Dispositional Loneliness, Mental Health, Elderly
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