A new study suggests that the increase in loneliness during the pandemic was not as great as might have been expected, with around a five per cent increase in the prevalence of loneliness.
It’s no surprise that the pandemic has increased loneliness worldwide, but according to new research, it may not be as bad as was feared.
But researchers caution that any increase in loneliness can still have long-term health implications and needs to be followed more closely.said in a press release. In order to try and track this, researchers looked at previous high-quality, longitudinal studies that included some element of measuring loneliness, usually through surveys or questionnaires that required participants to report on their feelings of loneliness over a period of time.
“The during-pandemic assessments yielded higher continuous loneliness scores than the pre-pandemic assessments,” the study’s authors said. “Strong evidence supporting interventions addressing loneliness remains limited,” Ernst said. “The increase in loneliness associated with the pandemic highlights the need for a concerted effort to strengthen that evidence base.”
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coronavirus Update: How labour shortages at Canada’s busiest airports are slowing the aviation industry’s resurgenceMay 9: Airlines are restoring routes to meet pent-up demand from customers who have not flown during the pandemic, but the resurgence in travel has collided with labour shortages
Read more »
IHIT called after two bodies found in Abbotsford home on MondayEarly indications suggest the suspected homicides are not linked to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang war.
Read more »
Review: Vancouver’s Nancy Go Yaya still fun and punchy, but more matureNew Singaporean restaurant has moved past growing pains, including inherent difficulties in opening restaurant mid-pandemic
Read more »
How Indigenous business owners are faring post-pandemicIndigenous businesses have faced unique challenges during the pandemic, and have learned from them
Read more »
How the pandemic fuelled office romances from homeEmployees and employers need to remember the rules of workplace dating can still apply in a virtual or hybrid workplace, experts say
Read more »
Nearly half of Canadian moms reaching their breaking point due to pandemic, survey findsA new survey has found that more than two years into COVID-19, pandemic-related stressors continue to have a disproportionately negative impact on the mental health and careers of mothers.
Read more »