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May 2020 PMID 32045467

Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors.

Bridget Shovestul, Jiayin Han, Laura Germine, David Dodell-Feder

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14
Peak: 8 in Feb 2020
across 2 sources since Oct 2019

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34,678
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Oct 2019 – Feb 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions express agreement with the article's emphasis on age as a major factor, and postings like noting that loneliness peaks at age 19 or that loneliness begins early in life demonstrate active engagement with the research. The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, emphasizing the relevance and importance of addressing loneliness early in life.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's focus on age as a key factor in loneliness, showing general support for its findings.

InterestHigh interest

Several posts highlight curiosity around the implications, especially noting the high loneliness levels among 19-year-olds and the broader impact of the research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to the research methodology and significance, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on loneliness's health consequences and the importance of such research underline a recognition of its potential influence on public health policies.

Abstract in brief

  • Loneliness is a significant predictor of negative health effects, necessitating the identification of factors contributing to loneliness.
  • The study analyzed 4,885 participants aged 10-97 to assess how personal factors (like age) and community factors (like income) influence loneliness levels.
  • Results show that loneliness peaked at age 19, with age being the primary factor affecting loneliness, while community sociodemographic characteristics did not significantly impact it.
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University of Rochester Psychology
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New research

Feb 13, 2020 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 529 followers View post →
Jonathan Mayer, PhD
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Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors Approaches person, place, and person x place interactions for this very important variable: loneliness https://t.co/V8WD7V9Z3F

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,567 followers View post →
Leo Beletsky
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RT @jmayer0716: Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors Approaches person, place, and person…

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 share · 17,432 followers View post →
PsyArXiv-bot
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Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors https://t.co/0i0Llc5Com

Oct 11, 2019 · 7,278 followers View post →
Dr. Lisa Starr
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RT @UofR_Psych: New research

Feb 13, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,451 followers View post →
Jeannette Rijks - Eenzaamheid expert
@jeannetterijks · X

Wist je dat #eenzaamheid procentueel het hoogst is onder 19-jarigen? Niks ouderenprobleem! Eenzaamheid begint in de wieg. https://t.co/xoq4P5Mf85 https://t.co/xoq4P5Mf85

Nov 16, 2022 · 1,364 followers View post →

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Lola
@lolaiscloseted · X

@modesire_ This is an article on the negative effects of loneliness. I couldn't find a specific one pointing to the possibility of self-discovery completely replacing human interaction. But it can't by analogy. https://t.co/kAatzufWBt

Feb 19, 2025 · 142 followers View post →
Jeannette Rijks - Eenzaamheid expert
@jeannetterijks · X

Wist je dat #eenzaamheid procentueel het hoogst is onder 19-jarigen? Niks ouderenprobleem! Eenzaamheid begint in de wieg. https://t.co/xoq4P5Mf85 https://t.co/xoq4P5Mf85

Nov 16, 2022 · 1,364 followers View post →
Rosaura Brisuela @roswitta.bsky.social
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#PLOSONE: Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors https://t.co/SMKo38q8EY

Mar 16, 2020 · 1,282 followers View post →
Leo Beletsky
@LeoBeletsky · X

RT @jmayer0716: Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors Approaches person, place, and person…

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 share · 17,432 followers View post →
Jonathan Mayer, PhD
@jmayer0716 · X

Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors Approaches person, place, and person x place interactions for this very important variable: loneliness https://t.co/V8WD7V9Z3F

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,567 followers View post →
Public Health
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RT @PublicHealthBio: Risk factors for loneliness The high relative importance of age versus other factors.: Loneliness is a potent predicto…

Feb 14, 2020 · 1 share · 765 followers View post →
MSturge-Apple
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RT @UofR_Psych: New research

Feb 13, 2020 · 3 shares · 659 followers View post →
Rochester IDEA Lab
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RT @UofR_Psych: New research

Feb 13, 2020 · 3 shares · 199 followers View post →
Dr. Lisa Starr
@LisaStarrPhD · X

RT @UofR_Psych: New research

Feb 13, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,451 followers View post →
University of Rochester Psychology
@UofR_Psych · X

New research

Feb 13, 2020 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 529 followers View post →
Public Health
@PublicHealthBio · X

Risk factors for loneliness The high relative importance of age versus other factors.: Loneliness is a potent predictor of negative health outcomes making it important to identify risk factors for loneliness. Though extant studies have identified… https://t.co/DC1s0siTKr

Feb 12, 2020 · 1 share · 765 followers View post →
PsyArXiv-bot
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Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors https://t.co/0i0Llc5Com

Oct 11, 2019 · 7,278 followers View post →