Loneliness Across the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk Factors in Norwegian Young People.
Mari HysingKeith J PetrieAllison G HarveyKari-Jussie LønningBørge SivertsenPublished in: Clinical psychology in Europe (2023)
Loneliness is a major public health problem among young adults in higher education. Loneliness increased during the pandemic and has decreased but is still not back to pre-pandemic levels. The results suggest the importance of open campuses and in-person lectures, for increased social connectedness among young people.