Social isolation is a topic that needs enough attention as it might lead to many different problems. Social isolation can affect health and it has been noted that persons who have diversified social networks have better scores on measures of function (e.g. activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living) and perceived health status (Litwin, 1998).
Fratiglioni (2000) noted that individuals who live alone and do not have a close social network have an increased risk of developing dementia. Therefore, close social ties are seen as a protective factor against the onset of dementia (as cited in Seymour & Gale, 2004, p.37).
Studies also indicate that there are environmental influences on loneliness. For instance, freshmen who leave family and friends …show more content…
Social isolation has negative effects for the functioning and well-being of individuals, and for solidarity and social cohesion within society. Personal quality of life is very much affected by being part of a social network. By rationalizing relationships, in the public domain, the intimate nature of social relationships in the other domains has become increasingly important. (Hortulanus, Machielse, & Meeuwesen, 2006, p. 25).
The result of social isolation is diverse and multi-faceted. Social isolation may cause anxiety, depression, or withdrawals (Hortulanus, 2006). House (2001) suggested that the feeling of social isolation may kill people. The results of social isolation can be manifested in the family by having the individual rebel against others in the family or refuse to take part in family activities. At the workplace, it may lead to reduced productivity or unexplained or long absences. At schools and universities, social isolation can show up among students through withdrawal or attrition –dropping out of courses or even programs (Hortulanus,
Fratiglioni (2000) noted that individuals who live alone and do not have a close social network have an increased risk of developing dementia. Therefore, close social ties are seen as a protective factor against the onset of dementia (as cited in Seymour & Gale, 2004, p.37).
Studies also indicate that there are environmental influences on loneliness. For instance, freshmen who leave family and friends …show more content…
Social isolation has negative effects for the functioning and well-being of individuals, and for solidarity and social cohesion within society. Personal quality of life is very much affected by being part of a social network. By rationalizing relationships, in the public domain, the intimate nature of social relationships in the other domains has become increasingly important. (Hortulanus, Machielse, & Meeuwesen, 2006, p. 25).
The result of social isolation is diverse and multi-faceted. Social isolation may cause anxiety, depression, or withdrawals (Hortulanus, 2006). House (2001) suggested that the feeling of social isolation may kill people. The results of social isolation can be manifested in the family by having the individual rebel against others in the family or refuse to take part in family activities. At the workplace, it may lead to reduced productivity or unexplained or long absences. At schools and universities, social isolation can show up among students through withdrawal or attrition –dropping out of courses or even programs (Hortulanus,