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.