A new study finds loneliness generally increases with age, but middle-aged people in the US report feeling lonelier than other age groups.

A new study found middle-aged Americans demonstrated higher levels of loneliness than older adults.

  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    In the US, not working was the top reason for a higher amount of loneliness among middle-aged adults, while in other countries it resulted in more loneliness among older adults.

    I mean… This is America…

    It cost money to do pretty much anything, if you don’t work then our “safety nets” don’t give you enough to live.

    Hell, 60% of Americans don’t make enough to live. And unemployment isn’t up to 60% yet.

    If every social interaction includes some kind of price tag, the majority of Americans can’t afford to pay it, no wonder people are lonely