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Reference lists of included studies were also screened for additional relevant studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Eligibility criteria<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Studies involving adults aged 60 years or above, or populations defined as older adults by the study author, were eligible if they evaluated interventions that incorporated goal-setting or goal-attainment support to promote social connection or social participation or reduced loneliness or social isolation. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods studies were eligible. Studies were excluded if they were observational without an intervention component, protocols without outcome data, conference abstracts or not published in English.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Data extraction and synthesis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data were extracted using a structured framework covering study characteristics, intervention context, goal-setting and goal-attainment support, delivery characteristics and relevant outcomes. Findings were synthesised thematically using an inductive-deductive approach. The resulting recurring implementation components were subsequently interpreted using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework as an implementation-oriented lens.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>13 studies met the inclusion criteria. Thematic synthesis identified seven recurring implementation components of goal-setting support: (1) structured and theory-informed approaches; (2) relational facilitation and supportive accountability; (3) ongoing monitoring, feedback and goal review; (4) social accountability and group-based support; (5) flexible delivery models and accessibility; (6) meaningful, person-centred goals and (7) tailored support for individuals with complex needs. These components were observed across diverse intervention settings, populations and delivery models. Interpretation using the RE-AIM framework highlighted practical implementation considerations relating to intervention reach, adoption, implementation, effectiveness and maintenance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This rapid review synthesised how goal-setting support has been operationalised within interventions promoting social connection among older adults. Rather than identifying a single optimal approach to goal setting, the review identified seven recurring implementation components that describe how goal-setting support has been delivered across diverse intervention contexts. 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