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Loneliness in the United States: A 2018 National Panel Survey of Demographic, Structural, Cognitive, and Behavioral Characteristics

Description
Highlights a cross-sectional study on loneliness in adults in the U.S. Aims to evaluate rates of loneliness by age group, gender, race, and urban or non-urban location, as well as by several other measures. Bases conclusions on the results of a national survey of 20,096 adults.
Author(s)
Liana DesHarnais Bruce, Joshua S. Wu, Stuart L. Lustig, Daniel W. Russell, Douglas A. Nemecek
Citation
American Journal of Health Promotion, 33(8), 1123-1133
Date
11/2019
Type
Document
Tagged as
Aging and aging-related services · Mental health · Rural-urban differences · Social connectedness · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention