It crowds out sleep too and campus involvement and erodes a lot of these networks that actually protect and work against loneliness.”. In South Africa, this lands differently and harder.Why loneliness feels heavier in 2026.
A new study published in the Journal of Social and PersonalRelationships suggests that engaging in daily reading may help protect older adults against feelings of loneliness ... In contrast, reading daily provided a consistent buffer against loneliness.
Engaging in purposeful activity is also beneficialSreevidhya Srinivas.In-person gatherings help.Studies shows that regular communal participation is linked to lower loneliness and higher life satisfaction.
the loneliness and resignation on her face ... McCord’s work is part of an exhibition at the Los Angeles Center of Photography addressing the idea of loneliness, now considered an epidemic in America.
“College students with [excessive social media use] are at increased odds of experiencing loneliness.” ...Surgeon GeneralVivek Murthy called loneliness an epidemic in the spring of 2023.
is offering grant funding to support community efforts aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness among Richland County residents age 60 and older.
) Social media linked to student loneliness ...Inside HIgher Education highlighted a new study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati that found students who spent more time on social media reported more feelings of loneliness.