Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: "Affects people across the life span peaking among young adults up to 30 years old, middle age between 50 to 60 years, and among those aged over 80 years, with lowest levels among adults around age 40 and 70" https://t.co/5A9mhinL00
Loneliness from Young Adulthood to Old Age: Explaining Age Differences in Loneliness.
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The overall tone reflects genuine curiosity and support, with posts emphasizing that loneliness is not just about social isolation in old age but influenced by broader factors across the lifespan, illustrated by examples like peaks among young adults and the elderly. Words such as 'supports,' 'explains,' and references to specific age groups convey a thoughtful consideration of the study's comprehensive approach.
Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's findings that loneliness varies across all ages, highlighting factors like health and social resources rather than age alone.
Participants demonstrate strong interest, citing specific research results, such as peaks in loneliness among young adults, middle-aged, and the elderly, and referencing the authors and publication details.
The engagement level is moderate, with some commenters elaborating on factors influencing loneliness and mentioning the broader implications, but few delve deeply into methodological critiques.
The discussions suggest the publication influences attitudes toward understanding loneliness as a complex, lifespan phenomenon, though immediate practical applications are not extensively debated.
Abstract in brief
- The study found that loneliness varies in a complex, nonlinear way across different ages in the US, with certain factors like health, marital status, and social interactions influencing loneliness at all ages.
- Universal predictors such as income, household size, health, and social activity levels affect loneliness regardless of age, and their impact remains consistent across the lifespan.
- The hypothesis that people who don't fit age-specific social norms would feel lonelier was not supported; instead, the same factors influence loneliness across all age groups.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyLoneliness from young adulthood to old age: Explaining age differences in loneliness - https://t.co/oOc5Ac5NQr #ScholarAlerts https://t.co/zr0WrJoi1c
Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: Explaining age differences in loneliness - Louise C. Hawkley, Susanne Buecker, Till Kaiser, Maike Luhmann, 2020 https://t.co/KM2GdBx2Sc
RT @Age_Matters: Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: "Affects people across the life span peaking among young adults up to 30 years…
There are many works out there on risk factors of loneliness, and it is 1) not simply about old age, and 2) not just about the absence of social connections or interactions. See for example https://t.co/1UsGiLOnVR There are things like access to resources and health conditions.
RT @Age_Matters: Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: "Affects people across the life span peaking among young adults up to 30 years…
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RT @Age_Matters: Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: "Affects people across the life span peaking among young adults up to 30 years…
Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: Explaining age differences in loneliness - Louise C. Hawkley, Susanne Buecker, Till Kaiser, Maike Luhmann, 2020 https://t.co/KM2GdBx2Sc
RT @Age_Matters: Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: "Affects people across the life span peaking among young adults up to 30 years…
Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: "Affects people across the life span peaking among young adults up to 30 years old, middle age between 50 to 60 years, and among those aged over 80 years, with lowest levels among adults around age 40 and 70" https://t.co/5A9mhinL00
Loneliness from young adulthood to old age: Explaining age differences in loneliness - https://t.co/oOc5Ac5NQr #ScholarAlerts https://t.co/zr0WrJoi1c