More Than 3 in 5 Americans Are Lonely, Study Says A new survey led by health insurer Cigna found a 7 percent rise in loneliness since 2018.
The research noted social media use and poor work-life balance as significant contributors to the increase.
Bert Uchino, a professor at the University of Utah who studies relationships and health, has said pervasive loneliness has “widespread effects.” Bert Uchino, via NPR Uchino also added that loneliness is linked to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
The study concluded that Gen Z has the highest loneliness scores, with boomers having the lowest.