12 articles for “Social Isolation”

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleSocial Isolation and Suicidal Ideation Among University Students in Enugu State, Nigeria: A Qualitative PerspectiveCollins Chukwunonso EzeaUniversity students face growing mental health challenges, yet social isolation as a contributor to suicidal ideation remains understudied in Nigeria, particularly from the perspectives of students themselves. Understanding how isolation influences suicidal thinking is essential for designing context-sensitive interventions within Nigerian higher education environments. Despite a global rise in suicide among young adults, existing literature remains largely Western-centric, offering limited … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 23 Dec 2025 · 3,430 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsQuality of Life of the Elderly ResidentsFereshteh Farzianpour, Shayan Hosseini, Maryam Rostami et al.Problem statement: A preliminary investigation of the Orem self-care training effects on the Quality Of Life (QOL) of the health care centers’ elderly residents in the city of Masjed Solaiman, Iran. Approach: The Orem self-care training was administered to 349 elderly free of chronic disorders (aged 65 and older). The eligible participants were selected from 11 health centers. The training … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 5 Nov 2011 · 8,525 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractYazidi Women in Displacement in Northern Iraq: Gendered Realities and their Impact on Mental HealthKristina Jadranović, Turkiya Shammo et al.This study explores how gendered realities affect the mental health of Yazidi women, currently displaced in Northern Iraq. The aim is to identify positive and negative gender practices, explore their impact on mental health outcomes, and situate them in the cultural and socio-political context of the Yazidi community. The study adopts a mixed methods research design, combining the results of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 3 Feb 2025 · 6,887 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBioremediation Potential of Heavy Metal-Resistant Bacteria in Koto Panjang Reservoir, Riau, IndonesiaIrda Sayuti, Darmadi, Adrian Hartanto et al.Koto Panjang Reservoir serves as a vital water resource supporting the social well-being of the local community in the Riau Province. The flow of the Kampar River, acting as the riverine zone and water inlet to the reservoir, provides environmental support for the construction of hydroelectric power plants (PLTA) and the aquaculture practice of Floating Net Cages (FNC). Over the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 10 Feb 2025 · 4,534 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractChild Engagement with Digital Devices During the COVID-19 Epidemic in the Global South: Are our Parents and Children Equipped to Make the Best use of these?Rumel M. Saifur Rahman Pir, Md Forhad Rabbi, Jahirul IslamSince the outbreak of COVID-19, the lives of children all over the globe have changed. Due to the social isolation and lockdown laws, the techniques of education, entertainment, communication, and many other areas of the home restricted children's lives have been transposed. Institutional education in Bangladesh has been halted and the country has shifted its focus to online learning environments. … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 18, Issue 6 · 9 Jul 2022 · 6,869 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFirst-Degree Polynomial Gradient Approach to Reveal the Severity of COVID-19 Pandemic in Affected CountriesDedy Rahman Wijaya, Anak Agung Gde Agung, Tora Fahrudin, SuryatiningsihCOVID-19 is a new type of Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which originated from Wuhan in China. Since 11 March 2020, WHO has declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. Currently, it has spread to 175 countries or regions around the world. From day to day, confirmed, recovered and death cases have been reported. This data rapidly changes that indicates an uncertain situation. This uncertain … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 16 Mar 2021 · 7,171 accessesView PDF Cite

Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractCauses of Early Marriage and Its Effect on Reproductive Health of Young Mothers in BangladeshMd. Ruhul Kabir, Susmita Ghosh, Asma ShawlyThe ubiquitous nature of early marriage which practiced across all background and social divides in Bangladesh causing a lot of concerns as according to UNICEF report on "The state of world's children 2017" Bangladesh has the fourth highest prevalence rate of child marriage in the world (59% marriage of women is happened before the age of 18 years). Poverty and … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 9 · 28 Nov 2019 · 11,746 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIdentity and Attitude: Eternal Conflict or Harmonious CoexistenceNaseem HallajowIdentity and attitude are traditionally viewed as belonging to two contradictory schools of thought where identity is viewed as a social construct while attitude is viewed as solely cognitive. Few researchers have tried to challenge this argument and these two notions are usually studied in isolation of one another. This article argues that these two concepts are not as contradictory … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 27 Jan 2018 · 8,953 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHealthcare Experiences of Zabbaleen Women in Cairo, EgyptAndrea Fortson KnoppThe current political instability in the regions of North Africa and the Middle East threaten the safety of disenfranchised, vulnerable populations and the knowledge of health determinants in these people groups. Gender roles and cultural norms of the region place women in a marginalized position resulting in isolation and disconnection from society and the information or resources regarding healthcare. The … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 2 Jun 2015 · 7,543 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrivacy and Social Interaction in Traditional Towns to Contemporary Urban Design in IranSamira Ramezani, Shima HamidiPrivacy as an inherent feature of Iranian culture is evident in formation of Iranian traditional towns. Put differently, attention to the inside was one of the most desirable principles in Iranian traditional architecture as well as urbanism. However, privacy did not lead to isolation in Iranian culture and social contact was also of a great importance to Iranians. Problem statement: … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,770 accessesView PDF Cite