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The review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews with identification number CRD42022334415.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Data Sources<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Retrieved data from PubMed, CINAHL (EBSCO), PsycINFO, Scopus, and Cochrane Centre Register of Controlled Trials databases. The literature review was conducted from 2018 to 2024.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Review Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The review complies with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Initially, 4,615 records were identified using the predefined search strategy. Out of 95 articles selected for full-text screening, 27 met the inclusion criteria. This review identified family and friends as the primary source of social support, enhancing their overall well-being. The higher levels of social support, whether emotional, informational, companionship, or tangible, improve older adults\u2019 psychological well-being and quality of life, including reduced depression, anxiety, and loneliness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The emotional and mental health of older adults can be diminished significantly due to the lack of adequate social support, leading to a cascade of adverse outcomes. This challenge is especially prevalent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where older adults often struggle to access formal healthcare, social services, and a structured community support system. 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