social isolation

noun

Sociology.

1. a state or process in which persons, groups, or cultures lose or do not have communication or cooperation with one another, often resulting in open conflict.

Example Sentences

"Intergenerational housing is a new idea but it's really important in breaking down social isolation and building community, and we hope it will be a blueprint for other housing associations across the country," she says.

From BBC

"By treating people with decency, by looking at the whole person and not just the crime, by finding ways to manage their social isolation, their shame and their guilt, that reduces further offending down the line," Dave said.

From BBC

Older people are among the most vulnerable to disasters, with their ability to respond hampered by debilitating chronic conditions, reduced mobility, social isolation and limited means.

From Salon

Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious-disease expert who wasn’t affiliated with the study, said its findings demonstrate “that even if you don’t get infected, all the repercussions of the pandemic — like social isolation and stress — can have an impact on brain health.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Public policies that reduce social isolation and ensure continued access to physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being during major disruptions could help mitigate future effects on brain health,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times