More Than Half of US Adults Report Signs of Loneliness, Societal Division: Poll

A growing gap between emotional needs and the support available shows the challenges of adults recognizing their need for connection but struggling to find it.

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The American Psychological Association (APA) released a poll on Nov. 6 that found more than six in 10 U.S. adults say societal division is a significant source of stress in their lives.

The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of the APA among more than 3,000 participants aged 18 and up, found that 54 percent of U.S. adults reported feeling isolated from others, while 50 percent said they have lacked companionship “often or some of the time.”