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Younger People Feeling Lonelier Than Their Grandparents, Study Finds

‘Social media can make you feel very alone,’ one of the authors noted.
Younger People Feeling Lonelier Than Their Grandparents, Study Finds
Human beings need social connection the way we need sunshine and nutritious food. We might survive if deprived, but we won't be well. Aleshyn_Andrei/Shutterstock
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
2/11/2024|Updated: 2/11/2024
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A new University of Melbourne report shows younger Australians between 15 and 24 are more lonely than elderly Australians over 65.

The research considered data from 2001 to 2021, tracking more than 17,000 people in over 9,000 homes.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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