Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than older adults (www.futurity.org)
from Pro@programming.dev to science@mander.xyz on 14 May 10:56
https://programming.dev/post/30313131

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

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givesomefucks@lemmy.world on 14 May 11:02 collapse

In the US, not working was the top reason for a higher amount of loneliness among middle-aged adults, while in other countries it resulted in more loneliness among older adults.

I mean… This is America…

It cost money to do pretty much anything, if you don’t work then our “safety nets” don’t give you enough to live.

Hell, 60% of Americans don’t make enough to live. And unemployment isn’t up to 60% yet.

If every social interaction includes some kind of price tag, the majority of Americans can’t afford to pay it, no wonder people are lonely