A new study finds loneliness generally increases with age, but middle-aged people in the US report feeling lonelier than other age groups.

A new study found middle-aged Americans demonstrated higher levels of loneliness than older adults.

  • Mothra@mander.xyzEnglish
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    2 months ago

    That’s valid, originally when I read the headline I presumed the reason older people were less lonely than middle aged people was that older people often get sent to retirement homes, which are usually shared with others.

    • tburkhol@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      They’re also using self-reported loneliness, which I would guess that people who’ve been alone for decades accommodate and feel less lonely.