Social isolation of older adults is difficult to break through, and interventions that focus on network development or enhanced social participation are hardly effective, especially when the older adults have been isolated for a long time and have problems in multiple life domains. This study aimed to investigate the needs and subjective experiences of this less-researched group and obtain a deeper understanding of their goals and priorities. The study involved a qualitative study with 25 socially isolated persons who receive assistance from a social worker in an individual guidance trajectory. Data were collected via repeated in-depth interviews with the older adults. By directing the focus towards their subjective experiences, the study gives insight into the ‘experiential effectivity’ of the intervention. It shows what their experienced problems were, and to what degree they benefited from the intervention in this respect. The experience of personal attention and involvement of the social workers represents the most relevant results for them. The participants have no need for network development or engagement in local communities. Yet, the help offered by the social workers produces other results for them, such as solved practical problems, emotional support, more self-sufficiency, a point of contact or a safety net that was not there before. This knowledge can help to improve the quality of intervention for this target group.

老年人的社会隔离很难突破，针对网络发展或增强社会参与的干预措施几乎没有效果，特别是当老年人已被长期隔离并在多个生活领域遇到问题时。这项研究旨在调查这个研究较少的群体的需求和主观经验，并对他们的目标和重点有更深入的了解。该研究涉及25名社会孤立者的定性研究，他们在个体指导轨迹上得到社会工作者的帮助。通过对老年人的反复深入访谈收集了数据。通过将重点放在他们的主观经验上，该研究可以深入了解干预的“经验有效性”。它显示了他们遇到的问题以及在这方面从干预中受益的程度。社工个人关注和参与的经历对他们而言是最相关的结果。参与者无需网络开发或参与当地社区。然而，社工提供的帮助给他们带来了其他结果，例如解决了实际问题，情感支持，更多的自给自足，联络点或以前没有的安全网。这些知识可以帮助提高针对该目标人群的干预质量。参与者无需网络开发或参与当地社区。然而，社工提供的帮助给他们带来了其他结果，例如解决了实际问题，情感支持，更多的自给自足，联络点或以前没有的安全网。这些知识可以帮助提高针对该目标人群的干预质量。参与者不需要网络开发或参与当地社区。然而，社工提供的帮助给他们带来了其他结果，例如解决了实际问题，情感支持，更多的自给自足，联络点或以前没有的安全网。这些知识可以帮助提高针对该目标人群的干预质量。