[Internet-based self-help for loneliness-a systematic review].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recently, the phenomenon of loneliness has received increasing attention. Loneliness is widespread and can have adverse consequences for mental and physical health if prolonged. Internet-based interventions (IBIs) for self-help have proven to be effective for a variety of psychological disorders. Due to several specific aspects, IBIs are also a relevant option for loneliness. This systematic review aims to present the current research on self-help IBIs for reducing loneliness.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in the databases Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo, MedLine, PsycIndex, Cochrane Library and PsyArXiv between December 2023 and early January 2024. We included original German or English studies that addressed IBIs for self-help to

SUBMITTER: Imwinkelried M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11424658 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature