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GERO320 Thesis Statement and Outline

Lauren R. Albury

University of Maryland

GERO320 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

Professor Lydia Manning

15 November 2023

Thesis statement

Loneliness and social isolation harm older persons' mental and physical health. This research seeks to understand the causes of loneliness and social isolation in the elderly, assess their psychosocial effects, and provide therapies and community-based programs to improve their quality of life.

Outline

I. Introduction

· Definition of Loneliness and Social Isolation

· Loneliness: Subjective feeling of being alone

· Social Isolation: Objective lack of social engagement

· Overview of the prevalence among older adults

· Importance of addressing the issue for psychosocial well-being

II. Significance and Relevance of the Topic

· Discussion on the impact of loneliness and social isolation on mental and physical health

· Psychological consequences

· (Barnes et al., 2021; Donovan & Blazer, 2020; Newall & Menec, 2019; Su et al., 2022)

· Physical health consequences

· (CDC, 2020; National Institute on Aging, 2019)

· Statistics on affected populations, prevalence, and other relevant data

· Demographics of loneliness and social isolation

· (CDC, 2020; Newall & Menec, 2019)

· COVID-19 pandemic impact

· (Su et al., 2022)

· Historical context of how perceptions and awareness of the issue have evolved

· Changes in societal attitudes over time

· (National Institute on Aging, 2019)

III. Review of Current Research

· Overview of existing literature on loneliness and social isolation in older adults

· (Fakoya et al., 2020; Garcia & Jordan, 2022; Hwang et al., 2019)

· Theme 1: Psychological Effects

· Citations and key findings related to mental health consequences

· Depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline

· (Barnes et al., 2021; Donovan & Blazer, 2020; Su et al., 2022)

· Theme 2: Physical Health Consequences

· Citations and key findings related to the impact on physical health

· Heart disease, stroke, and increased mortality

· (CDC, 2020; National Institute on Aging, 2019)

· Theme 3: Social and Environmental Factors

· Citations and key findings related to the role of social and environmental factors

· Community-based programs and their impact

· (Fakoya et al., 2020; Hwang et al., 2019)

IV. Role of Public Policy

· Examination of existing public policies addressing loneliness and social isolation in older adults

· Policy examples and their effectiveness

· (CDC, 2020; WHO, 2020)

· Analysis of the effectiveness of current policies

· Gaps in current policies

· (Donovan & Blazer, 2020; WHO, 2020)

· Identification of gaps and areas for improvement in public policy

V. Proposal of an Evidence-Based Policy

· Description of a proposed policy to address loneliness and social isolation

· Integration of community-based programs

· (Fakoya et al., 2020; Hwang et al., 2019)

· Explanation of how the policy aims to benefit older adults

· Promoting social connections and mental well-being

· (Garcia & Jordan, 2022; Su et al., 2022)

· Supporting evidence from research and successful interventions

VI. Future Trends and Recommendations

· Anticipation of future trends in the context of aging populations

· Technological solutions for social connections

· (Garcia & Jordan, 2022)

· Recommendations for individuals, communities, and policymakers to mitigate loneliness and social isolation

· Promotion of intergenerational connections

· (Garcia & Jordan, 2022)

VII. Conclusion

· Summary of main points

· Emphasis on the importance of addressing loneliness and social isolation for the well-being of older adults

References

Barnes, T. L., MacLeod, S., Tkatch, R., Ahuja, M., Albright, L., Schaeffer, J. A., & Yeh, C. S. (2021). Cumulative effect of loneliness and social isolation on health outcomes among older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 26(7), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2021.1940096

CDC. (2020, May 26). Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions. www.cdc.gov . https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html#:~:text=Older%20adults%20are%20at%20increased

Donovan, N. J., & Blazer, D. (2020). Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Review and Commentary of a National Academies Report. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 28(12), 1233–1244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2020.08.005

Fakoya, O. A., McCorry, N. K., & Donnelly, M. (2020). Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews. BMC Public Health, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8251-6

Garcia, E., & Jordan, R. (2022, May 3). Social Isolation & Loneliness for Older Adults. ncoa.org; The National Council on Aging. https://ncoa.org/article/navigating-social-isolation-and-loneliness-as-an-older-adult

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

National Institute on Aging. (2019). Social isolation, Loneliness in Older People Pose Health Risks. National Institute on Aging. https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/social-isolation-loneliness-older-people-pose-health-risks

Newall, N. E. G., & Menec, V. H. (2019). Loneliness and social isolation of older adults. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36(3), 026540751774904. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407517749045

Su, Y., Rao, W., Li, M., Caron, G., D’Arcy, C., & Meng, X. (2022). Prevalence of loneliness and social isolation among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Psychogeriatrics, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1041610222000199

WHO. (2020). Social isolation and loneliness among older people: advocacy brief. www.who.int . https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789240030749

GERO320STEP5.docx

STEP 5: FIRST DRAFT (100 points, 10% of final grade)

Due: End of Week 5

Write a 6-8 page first draft of your paper, including the following:

· Title page: Provide the title of the paper, your name, and the course and section

· Introduction: Describe how your topic links health and aging. Your opening paragraph should grab the reader's attention and conclude with a strong and focused thesis statement.

· Body: Your paper should address all of the following in an organized, clear manner. Remember to support your work with in-text citations.

1) An introduction and clear thesis statement about your chosen topic

2) A discussion of why the topic is important (significance, relevance)

3) A discussion of theoretical explanations related to your chosen topic (see Week 1 Learning Resources)

4) A discussion of the current research on the topic (literature review)

5) A discussion of the role that public policy plays in addressing your chosen topic

6) Description of a proposal of an evidence-based policy related to your topic that will serve older adults

· Conclusion: Wrap up your paper with a brief summary of your main points

· Reference list: Incorporate revisions from Step 1

· APA Formatting: Running head, page numbers, 1” margins, double spaced

Submit your draft to the Assignments tab by the end of Week 5.

Step 5 Grading Rubric (80 points)

Criteria

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Not Acceptable or Missing

Introduction

Excellent thesis statement.

Excellent statement of the significance and relevance of the topic.

(8 points)

Very good thesis statement.

Very good statement of the significance and relevance of the topic. Missing 1 or 2 minor details.

(7 points)

Good thesis statement.

Good statement of the significance and relevance of the topic, with several minor details missing.

( 6 points)

Good thesis statement.

Good statement of the significance and relevance of the topic, with 1-2 minor details missing.

(5 points)

Poor thesis statement.

Difficult to understand or insufficient statement of the significance and relevance of the topic.

(4 points)

Introduction is not understandable

-or-

No introduction

(0 points)

Impact on population

Excellent discussion of how the population is impacted by the issue. Includes relevant data and statistics.

(8 points)

Very good discussion of how population is impacted by the issue. Includes some relevant data and statistics, but missing 1 or 2 minor details.

(7 points)

Good discussion of how population is impacted by the issue. Includes some relevant data and statistics, but missing some minor details.

(6 points)

Fair discussion of how population is impacted by the issue. Missing some important relevant data and statistics.

(5 points)

Poor discussion of how population is impacted by the issue. Missing important relevant data and statistics.

(4 points)

Response is not understandable

-or-

No discussion of impact on population

(0 points)

Historical Context

Excellent and comprehensive discussion of the historical context of health issues and changes over time

(2 points)

Very good discussion of the historical context of health issues and changes over time, with 1-2 minor details missing

(7 points)

Good discussion of the historical context of health issues and changes over time, with some minor details missing

(6 points)

Fair discussion of the historical context of health issues and changes over time, with several minor details missing

(5 points)

Poor discussion of the historical context of health issues and changes over time, with major details missing

(4 points)

Response is not understandable

-or-

No discussion of historical context

(0 points)

Current research

Excellent incorporation of at least 10 recent, credible and relevant sources which examine current research.

Sources are primarily scholarly academic sources and examine social determinant effects.

(24 points)

Effectively incorporates 8-9 recent, credible and relevant sources which examine current research.

May have 1 or 2 nonacademic sources, but uses a number of scholarly academic sources

(22 points)

Effectively incorporates 6-7 recent, credible and relevant sources which examine current research.

May have 1 or 2 nonacademic sources, but uses a few scholarly academic sources.

(19 points)

Effectively incorporates 4-5 recent, credible and relevant sources which examine current research.

May have 1 or 2 nonacademic sources, but uses a few scholarly academic sources.

(17 points)

Effectively incorporates 1-3 recent, credible and relevant sources which examine current research.

May rely almost exclusively on nonacademic sources.

(12 points)

Does not incorporate any recent, credible and relevant sources that examine current research

-or-

No discussion of current research

(0 points)

Role of Public Policy

Excellent and comprehensive discussion of the role that public policy plays in relation to the topic

(8 points)

Very good discussion of the role that public policy plays in relation to the topic, with 1-2 minor details missing

(7 points)

Good discussion of the role that public policy plays in relation to the topic, with several minor details missing

(6 points)

Fair discussion of the role that public policy plays in relation to the topic, with several major details missing

(5 points)

Poor discussion of the role that public policy plays in relation to the topic, with major details missing

(4 points)

Response is not understandable

-or-

No discussion of the role of public policy

(0 points)

Future Trends and Recommendations

Excellent and comprehensive discussion of future trends and recommendations

(8 points)

Very good discussion of future trends and recommendations, with 1-2 minor details missing

(7 points)

Good discussion of future trends and recommendations, with several minor details missing

(6 points)

Fair discussion of future trends and recommendations, with several major details missing

(5 points)

Poor discussion future trends and recommendations, with many major details missing

(4 points)

Response is not understandable

-or-

No discussion of future trends and recommendations

(0 points)

Writing Quality

Very well-written.

There are no mechanical or grammatical errors.

(8 points)

There are very few mechanical or grammatical errors.

(7 points)

There are several minor mechanical or grammatical errors.

(6 points)

There are several major mechanical or grammatical errors.

(5 points)

There are many major mechanical or grammatical errors that impact readability.

(4 points)

Response is not understandable

-or-

No submission

(0 points)

APA Citations and Formatting

There are no errors in APA citation or formatting.

(8 points)

There are 1-2 minor errors in citation or formatting.

(7 points)

There are several minor errors in citation or formatting.

(6 points)

There are several major errors in citation or formatting.

(5 points)

There are many major errors in citation or formatting.

(4 points)

Citations are missing

-and/or-

No attempt at formatting