Loneliness in mature adults is rarely caused by a single factor but rather an accumulation of life transitions:
: Approximately 1 in 3 Americans aged 55 to 74 now live alone.
While loneliness is often stereotyped as a condition of the very old, recent research suggests it is a complex phenomenon that peaks at various stages of maturity. This paper examines the prevalence of loneliness in middle-aged and older adults, identifies key social and psychological drivers, and explores the systemic health risks associated with chronic isolation in mature populations.
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