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March 14, 2026Anthropology & AgingOpen Access

Beyond the Human: Rethinking Loneliness through Ecological Connectedness and Disconnectedness in Later Life

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AGAnna Gustafsson

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Ethnographic research explores ecological relationships influencing well-being in older adults, suggesting a broader view on aging.

Key Points

  • To explore how ecological connectedness and disconnectedness shape identity and well-being in older adults.
  • Conducted ethnographic research in rural Sweden
  • Examined interactions with forests, gardens, and animals
  • Analyzed experiences related to ecological relationships
  • Identified significant impacts of ecological interactions on aging
  • Showed connections with the more-than-human world influence identity
  • Highlighted challenges and adaptations in ecological relationships

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Anna Gustafsson (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fc6ab39f7826a300d413https://doi.org/10.5195/aa.2026.589
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