In the chart here I’ve put together estimates on self-reported feelings of loneliness from various sources

In the chart here I’ve put together estimates on self-reported feelings of loneliness from various sources

The fact that we see such high levels of loneliness, with substantial divergence across countries, explains why this is an important and active research area. Indeed, there are literally hundreds of papers that have used survey data to explore the link between loneliness, solitude, and health. Below is an overview of what these studies find. Continue reading “In the chart here I’ve put together estimates on self-reported feelings of loneliness from various sources”