What are the benefits of reducing loneliness?
Background
Broadly, CSY has a mission to improve wellbeing and reduce loneliness across society (see the tackling loneliness evidence gap review).
Next steps
Get in touch with csa@dcms.gov.uk
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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Related UKRI funded projects
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WWCW_Loneliness and Wellbeing Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a serious public health concern, with research demonstrating links to poor physical health, increased use of health care services, and even early mortality. Although loneliness ha...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project explores the impact of loneliness on personal wellbeing and mental health, which partially answers the question about the benefits of reducing loneliness.
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Loneliness and social isolation in mental health: proposal for a network for cross-disciplinary collaboration and capacity development
People are said to be lonely when they feel unpleasantly lacking in meaningful connections with other people. They are described as socially isolated when they have little social contact. Lonely people are more likely to...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project discusses the negative impacts of loneliness and social isolation on mental health, implying the benefits of reducing loneliness.
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Loneliness in later life: a longitudinal analysis using the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Research has consistently demonstrated that social relationships are key to a good quality of life in old age (Bowling 2005). Loneliness is one measure of compromised social relationships and is a significant problem for...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project investigates the negative consequences of loneliness in older people, indirectly suggesting the benefits of reducing loneliness.