The surprising truth about who the loneliest generations are
BBC••health
Key Points:
- Recent research reveals that people aged 16 to 29 in Britain report the highest levels of loneliness, surpassing even the elderly, with 33% feeling lonely often or some of the time according to the Office for National Statistics.
- Experts attribute this loneliness among young adults to factors such as frequent moves, house-sharing with strangers, remote work, and a decline in community engagement, leading to social "scattering" and weakened ties.
- The rise of social media intensifies feelings of loneliness through "compare and despair," though it also offers global connectivity; however, young adults may be more likely to report loneliness due to greater mental health awareness.
- Initiatives like social prescribing and community projects aim to combat loneliness, but funding cuts
