We found men managed to bounce back quicker after lockdowns ended, in part due to their involvement in sporting and recreational activities.
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Think again if you assume only older people are isolated by technology.
New research shows using social media can provide a much-needed boost to UK farmers’ wellbeing, connectedness and mental health, and even bank balances.
Loneliness is everywhere - so how can we get better at making new friends? The answer: vulnerability, trust and time.
As people living in long-term care homes brave another lockdown, communication is key and the presence of family members (virtually or through the window) is needed.
Comparing ourselves to people who are worse off than we are on social media should make us feel better. The opposite is true.
People can counter the helplessness felt during the pandemic and build power by creating a sense of purpose and community amid the confusion of COVID-19.
Insights editors choose their top long reads of the year.
With projections that 68% of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050, it’s important we tackle loneliness now before it becomes epidemic.
Lockdown loneliness doesn’t mean people are rushing out on dates, says an expert.
Social isolation in older adults can contribute to negative health outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this, but an arts-based program can alleviate some of the loneliness.
In a new survey, Australians report a reduction in the quality and size of their friendships, not just during lockdowns, but months after they end.
While online communities may not fully address the isolation LGBTQ youth face in-person, they can serve as an important source of social support and a springboard for civic engagement.
Over 130 hours of conversations with older people reveal the truth of what it’s like to get old and how to cope with loneliness.
During lockdowns, researchers have explored loneliness with Australians over 65. Picking up the phone for a meaningful chat is more important than you might think.
With lockdowns likely to be a part of life in Australia until a significant majority of us are vaccinated, it’s timely to think about what we can do to look out for people who may be vulnerable.
Pandemic experiences for queer people were marked not only by loneliness but new possibilities and connections that will shape their lives when the world reopens.
For the areas of cities with less than 10% green space, increasing that to 30% could cut the overall odds of residents becoming lonely by a quarter.
Pregnant women’s experiences can affect their babies’ health, even into adulthood. Researchers know societywide stresses can lead to these long-term consequences – and the pandemic likely fits the bill.
Pubs are recognised as important assets to their communities, providing economic and social value alike.
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Associate Professor, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Assistant Professor in Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Senior Research Fellow, Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney
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Professor Applied Social and Policy Research; Director, Centre for Loneliness Studies, Sheffield Hallam University
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Professor, Academy of Geography, Sociology and International Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University
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Professor of English, University of Connecticut
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Professor of Gerontology and Public Health, Brunel University of London
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Professor & Director, Hub for Apple Platform Innovation (HAPI), School of Computing Technologies, RMIT University
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Reader in Education with Psychology and Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath
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Associate Professor, Social & Behavioural Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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Professor of Urban Health and Environment, UNSW
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Professor in Modern History and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, King's College London
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Lecturer in Sociology, Deputy Director of the Centre for Ageing and the Life Course, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Cities and Planetary Health, ARC Future Fellow in nature-based solutions for loneliness, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Psychology and Inclusion, University of Bristol