i wanna write the main body of my reserch paper
Main Body of the paper
This is where you state and elaborate your key ideas and findings from your research.
• Key themes and statements are clearly presented and backed up by evidence (from the
research you have done) and examples. Counter arguments, if found in the research are
discussed.
• Your argument is logical and demonstrates your analysis of your findings. It is not simply a
summary of what you found out.
• Quotations and references to the sources you are using are accurately cited using APA
version 7 format. Keep in mind that your paper must be supported by, and thus cite a
minimum of six to eight peer reviewed journal articles (here my point :II. Social Isolation and Loneliness Among
Older Adults
Topic Sentence: Social isolation and
loneliness are prevalent among older adults and have serious implications for
their well-being. (Kadowaki &
Wister, 2022) & (Hwang et al., 2019)
Point: Definition and distinction between social
isolation and loneliness.[EH1]
Point: Prevalence rates and contributing
factors.
Point: Impact on mental and physical health.
III. Effects of Social Isolation and
Loneliness on Caregivers
Topic Sentence: Caregivers of older adults
also experience significant consequences of social isolation and loneliness (Perez et al., 2021)
Point: Summary of findings from “Loneliness and social
isolation among older adults in a community exercise program”.[EH2]
Point: Evaluation of the impact of caregiver
loneliness and its relation to the well-being of older adults.
Point: Implications for caregiver support and
intervention strategies.
IV. Intervention Strategies to Address Social
Isolation and Loneliness
Topic Sentence: Various intervention strategies have been proposed
to mitigate social isolation and loneliness in older adults (Laermans et
al., 2023)[EH3]
Point: Summary and analysis of findings from
“Friendly visiting by a volunteer for reducing loneliness or social
isolation in older adults”.
Point: Evaluation of the effectiveness of
friendly visiting programs.
Point: Recommendations for implementing
senior-friendly pandemic-related intervention strategies.
V. Impact of COVID-19 on Social Isolation,
Loneliness, and Mental Health
Topic Sentence: The COVID-19 pandemic has
exacerbated social isolation, loneliness, and mental health concerns among
older adults (Mushtaq & Khan, 2023)
Point 1: Summary of findings from
“Social isolation, loneliness, and mental health among older adults during
COVID-19: a scoping review”.
Point 2: Evaluation of the psychological
effects of the pandemic on older adults.
Point 3: Recommendations for addressing
mental health challenges during the pandemic.
and here my refrences
Hwang, J., Wang, L., Siever, J.,
Medico, T. D., & Jones, C. A. (2019). Loneliness and social isolation among
older adults in a community exercise program: A qualitative study. Aging &
Mental Health, 23(6), 736–742. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2018.1450835
Kadowaki, L., & Wister, A.
(2023). Older adults and social isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19
pandemic: An integrated review of patterns, effects, and interventions.
Canadian Journal on Aging, 42(2), 199–216. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980822000459
Laermans, J., Scheers, H.,
Vandekerckhove, P., & De Buck, E. (2023). Friendly visiting by a volunteer
for reducing loneliness or social isolation in older adults: A systematic
review. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 19(4), e1359–e1359[EH1] .
Mushtaq, A., & Khan, Mohd. A.
(2023). Social isolation, loneliness, and mental health among older adults
during COVID-19: A scoping review. Journal of Gerontological Social Work,
ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2023.2237076
Perez, S. G., Nuccio, A. G., & Stripling, A. M.
(2021). A rapid review of the detrimental impact of loneliness and social
isolation in caregivers of older adults. The American Journal of Geriatric
Psychiatry, 29(4), S122–S123.
Wu, B. (2020). Social isolation and loneliness among older adults
in the context of COVID-19: A global challenge. Global Health Research and
Policy, 5(1), 27–27[EH2]
[EH1]An important distinction.
[EH2]How will this support your central
argument/answer your question?
[EH3]Does only one of the articles you addressed
suggest intervention strategies? What do
you mean by intervention strategies?)
