Research, published in the journalPsychological Medicine,founddifferent causes, but relatively equal levels, of lonelinessacross generations.
Psychologists at the University of Edinburgh studied more than 4,000 people between 45 and 79 years old.
What are the different factors?
Adults who considered themselves extroverted were about 55% less likely to feel lonely compared to introverts.
What are the similarities?
Regardless of age or circumstances, highly emotionally stable people were 60% less likely to feel lonely.
According to the study, “[It] was the only variable whose influence spanned both generations.”
Why does this matter?
Discovering the potential root causes of loneliness can lead to earlier interventions.
If you are feeling lonely, no matter your age, thesefive mantras might help you cope.
