Loneliness was assessed using the UCLA Loneliness Scale, consisting of 16 items. Notably, UCLA-16 scores statistically significantly correlated with CDCS scores (r=0.440; p<0.001) at 18 months.

The five-year project seeks to identify and reduce loneliness among seniors aged 65 and older by combining neighborhood-level data, community engagement and targeted, place-based interventions. × ...

KENNESSAW, Ga. — Researchers at a metro Atlanta area college are developing an app that would help mitigate elderly loneliness. Dr. Maria Valero with the Kennesaw State University Information ...

According to the Department of Human Services (DHS), 27 per cent of South Australians experience persistent loneliness, while 20 per cent experience persistent social isolation, meaning they had ...

Speaking this Loneliness Awareness Week (9-15 June), Libby Higham, Coordinator of Good Morning Antrim at the Family Caring Centre, says these calls offer more than just friendly conversation.

Japan followed suit with its own loneliness minister in 2021 after suicide rates skyrocketed following the COVID-19 pandemic. On whether South Korea should appoint someone in charge of loneliness, ...

One reason loneliness hurts so much is that it creates a sense of invalidation and insecurity. The opposite, the sense of inclusion and acknowledgement, is easy enough to achieve.

But here’s the problem: Our science hasn’t caught up. Most of what we know about loneliness is based on research from just a few countries, mostly in the Global North.

Loneliness Awareness Week 2025, from June 9-15, addresses the quiet ache of feeling disconnected, encouraging inward reflection and outward connection ...

12. Rent out a spare room.If you're a widow, retiree or an empty nester, the house you enjoyed with your family can feel awfully barren. Consider renting out a spare room for a few months to an ...

Loneliness and isolation . The challenges and obstacles for elderly LGBTQ+ people can be daunting. “We’re a society that really values youth as is. When you throw in LGBTQ on top of that, it’s a ...

Psychologist reveals why young people feel lonely despite constant social media connection and how real, meaningful bonds are slipping away in a digital world. Modern loneliness persists despite ...