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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Pro@programming.dev to c/science@lemmy.world

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

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[–] tburkhol@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

They're also using self-reported loneliness, which I would guess that people who've been alone for decades accommodate and feel less lonely.