High risk of mental health problems is associated with loneliness resulting from social
distancing measures and “lockdowns” that have been imposed globally due to the COVID …

Rationale There are increasing worries that lockdowns and 'stay-at-home'orders due to the
COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a rise in loneliness, which is recognised as a major …

Objectives Loneliness is a significant public health issue. The COVID-19 pandemic has
resulted in lockdown measures limiting social contact. The UK public are worried about the …

COVID-19 has been a global healthcare concern impacting multiple aspects of individual
and community wellness. As one moves forward with different methods to reduce the …

Background: Loneliness is known to be associated with both poorer physical and mental
health, being associated with increased mortality. Responses throughout the world to the …

Objective The current study aimed to examine if and how loneliness levels changed during
the strict lockdown and to explore the clustering of loneliness growth trajectories. Methods …

Previous research differentiated between emotional loneliness (perceived lack of emotional
connection with others) and social loneliness (perceived lack of a broader social network) …

Objectives Loneliness has a long‐established link with depression; however, patterns of
loneliness, specifically transient (short‐term) and chronic loneliness (longer‐term), have …

Background There is conclusive evidence of a multifaceted and bidirectional relationship
between loneliness and depression and anxiety. Nonetheless, more extensive research is …

Current research has shown that young adults are at the greatest risk of loneliness during
the pandemic. Drawing upon the Understanding Society COVID-19 survey, this study …