Have Middle-Aged and Older Americans Become Lonelier? 20-Year Trends From the Health and Retirement Study.
Daniel L SurkalimPhilip J ClareRobert EresKlaus GebelAdrian E BaumanMelody DingPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2023)
Contrary to common perceptions, loneliness has decreased over 20 years of follow-up in middle-aged and older Americans. Several sociodemographic subgroups have been identified as having a higher risk of loneliness, prompting targeted public health attention.