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Самота и потребности от социални контакти при хора в напреднала и старческа възраст – потребители на услуги в домашна среда
Loneliness and need for social interaction of older people – users of home care services

Author(s): Atanas Genchev
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Individual Psychology, Social psychology and group interaction, Gerontology, Welfare services
Published by: Софийски университет »Св. Климент Охридски«
Keywords: older people; feelings of loneliness; need for social interaction

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents results from an empirical research, conducted to establish the levels of loneliness and need for social interaction of older people – users of home care services. Provision of home care services for older people in Bulgaria is analyzed in regard to their potential to address the need for social interaction and prevent the feelings of loneliness of older people. In this regard and in conclusion guidelines supporting the work of social workers and careers are outlined.

  • Issue Year: I/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 110-130
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Bulgarian