Loneliness in the workplace: a mixed-method systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Loneliness is a risk factor for a range of mental and physical health problems and has gained increasing interest from policy-makers and researchers in recent years. However, little attention has been paid to loneliness at work and its implications for workers and employers.

Aims

Identify workplace, health and personal factors associated with workplace loneliness.

Methods

We searched five databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and EBSCO Business Source Complete) for relevant articles published from 1 January 2000 to 23 February 2023. Quantitative data were synthesized using narrative synthesis and random-effects meta-analysis of correlation coefficients. Qualitative data were synthesized using thematic synthesis. Evidence quality was appraised using t

SUBMITTER: Bryan BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10824263 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature