ArticlePsychological science2024
Do We Become More Lonely With Age? A Coordinated Data Analysis of Nine Longitudinal Studies.
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- "Being alone is no fun"- experiences with loneliness by older people: a qualitative study.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Article
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Abstract
Loneliness is a pervasive experience with adverse impacts on health and well-being. Despite its significance, notable gaps impede a full understanding of how loneliness changes across the adult life span and what factors influence these changes. To address this, we conducted a coordinated data analysis of nine longitudinal studies encompassing 128,118 participants ages 13 to 103 from over 20 countries. Using harmonized variables and models, we examined loneliness trajectories and predictors. Analyses revealed that loneliness follows a
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