Understanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions
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UK
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University of Dundee
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On Campus (Full Time)
3 years-
PhD Studentship
Expired
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (PhD Program)
This Understanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions project at University of Dundee would be suitable for those with a background in health sciences or social sciences.
This Understanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions Understanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions project is offered at University of Dundee University of Dundee .
Context
Loneliness is increasingly recognised as a serious problem due to its reported:
- prevalence
- associations with low wellbeing, poor mental and physical health and premature mortality
- economic costs
Living with a long-term physical or mental health condition is acknowledged as a particular risk factor for loneliness.
Students are encouraged to undertake projects to:
- Explore experiences, sources and consequences of loneliness;
- Develop, implement and evaluate conceptually-sound and contextually-sensitive methods to identify and assess loneliness;
- Develop, implement and evaluate targeted and tailored interventions to reduce loneliness.