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DiscoveriesLoneliness is highest in younger and older adulthood, study finds
New research sheds light on the prevalence of loneliness across adulthood, revealing a surprising U-shaped pattern.
Joshua Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/07/95ac29_76c79adf127049f881e8a917054212e5mv2.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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New research sheds light on the prevalence of loneliness across adulthood, revealing a surprising U-shaped pattern.
Joshua Shavit