Loneliness
Journal article
Predictors of male loneliness across life stages: an Australian study of longitudinal data
Despite growing recognition of loneliness as a global public health concern, research on its occurrence and precipitants among men across different life stages remains limited and inconclusive. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the prevalence and predictors of loneliness among a large, representative data set of Australian adult men. The results offer...
Journal article
Advancing loneliness and social isolation as global health challenges: taking three priority actions
Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as critical global health issues in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. This paper argues that three priority actions are needed achieve a wider and more substantial impact on loneliness and social isolation.
Report
State of the nation report: social connection in Australia 2023
The aim of this study is to understand the distribution of social health across the Australian population and examine the relationships between loneliness and social isolation and community knowledge, stigma, physical and mental health, health service utilisation, quality of life, and work productivity.
Research Summary
Craving connection: how loneliness is impacting young people's mental health
This research explores young people's worries, concerns or stresses and the impact of these on their mental health and wellbeing.
Guide
Understanding and responding to loneliness
This resource discusses: the causes and effects of loneliness, awareness and action, statistics about loneliness and provides resources about loneliness.