The health and well-being of older women living alone in the United Kingdom and beyond: a scoping review. (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Forward, Cat; Khan, H.T.A.; Fox, P.
• Is Part Of: Journal of women & aging. Volume 34:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 79
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: Older women -- living alone -- living arrangements; Social work with older people -- United States -- Periodicals; Social work with women -- United States -- Periodicals; Older women -- United States -- Periodicals; 618.97
• DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2020.1788365
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0895-2841

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In the United Kingdom (UK), women are more likely to live alone in later life. Social factors such as household composition have been shown to affect health and wellbeing as we age. The health and well-being of older women who live alone are of interest to researchers, care providers, health organizations, and policymakers. This article contributes to the literature by detailing a scoping review, establishing the current evidence in this field. The purpose and context of the review are given. The methodology and resulting data are described. Gaps in the literature and implications for practice and research are given.