Psychology & Psychiatry
One in four Australians are lonely
One in four Australians are lonely, our new report has found, and it's not just a problem among older Australians – it affects both genders and almost all age groups.
Nov 9, 2018
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News tagged with lonely people
Genetics
Both DNA, environment make us 'only the lonely'
In the relationship equivalent of the Whack-A-Mole carnival game, we doggedly swipe right, tap 'like' and share photos that vanish within seconds – relentlessly hitting at superficial connections with as many people as ...
Jan 18, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How loneliness affects end-of-life experiences
In a study of Americans over age 50 years who died between 2004 and 2014, individuals who were characterized as lonely based on survey results were burdened by more symptoms and received more intense end-of-life care compared ...
Mar 4, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness could kill you
Independence is glorified in North American culture as a symbol of strength. As a society, we value individual achievement and extol self-reliance.
Nov 13, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness contributes to self-centeredness for sake of self-preservation
Research conducted over more than a decade indicates that loneliness increases self-centeredness and, to a lesser extent, self-centeredness also increases loneliness.
Jun 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers warn of tick-borne Heartland virus in US. What to know about the viral pathogen
The Heartland virus is circulating in ticks in Georgia, researchers warned in a study published last week.
Mar 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?
Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that "being socially disconnected" has a similar effect on mortality as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. This statement was widely reported in the media, including in ...
May 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Lonely and non-empathetic people more likely to make unethical shopping decisions
Lonely consumers are capable of behaving morally, but aren't motivated to, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Apr 30, 2018
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Lonely people's divergent thought processes may contribute to feeling "alone in a crowded room"
Common wisdom suggests that a core difference between solitude and loneliness is choice. Whereas a person who appreciates solitude might choose to enjoy a quiet night in or a solo trip abroad, a lonely person may feel disconnected ...
Apr 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The neuroscience of loneliness – and how technology is helping us
Large numbers of people around the globe have been forced into solitude due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, social distancing is utterly at odds with our drive for social connection, the cornerstone of human evolution.
Apr 20, 2020
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