The harm that social isolation and loneliness can have on physical, mental, and emotional
well-being is now well evidenced. With social distancing and remote working now …

Loneliness is a broad societal challenge, and partial solutions to combat it have been
sought from information and communication technology (ICT). The aim of this doctoral …

Social isolation is quantifiable and based on the number of contacts with society. Because
loneliness is subjective, it is possible to feel lonely in crowds or when living with other …

Research has shown that older adults who are lonely and socially isolated are at increased
risk for various negative health outcomes. This symposium brings together leading experts …

Background Loneliness has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and negatively
impacts mental health. This study examined relationships between loneliness and mental …

Loneliness is linked to wide ranging physical and mental health problems, including
increased rates of mortality. Understanding how loneliness manifests is important for …

Background: Loneliness significantly affects the quality of life and physical and mental
health. In addition, recent studies have shown high levels of loneliness across various …

Objectives Loneliness is a major public health problem and an estimated 17% of adults
aged 18–70 in the USA reported being lonely. We sought to characterise the (online) lives of …

Background: Loneliness has become a public health problem described as an epidemic,
and it has been argued that digital behavior such as social media posting affects loneliness …

The internet, social media platforms, and digital technology all seem to point to a world of
greater interconnectivity and social connection. Yet even against this background of global …