Loneliness increases as we age, study suggests
by Nina Massey
Apr 30, 2024
2 minutes
Adults tend to get more lonely as they age, new research suggests.
The study found that loneliness in adulthood follows a U-shaped pattern, being higher in younger and older adulthood, and lowest during middle-age when people are busy working, being married or raising children.
The findings indicate that young adults may feel more lonely as they try to navigate life changes,
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