Old people are more likely to be alone, but that doesnt mean they are the most lonely. Research shows loneliness is greatest among teenagers and young adults. Loneliness at any age can affect our mental and physical health.

Who is most likely to experience loneliness?

According to this data, those aged 16 to 24 are the group most likely to report feeling lonely, with 10% feeling lonely “often or always”. In contrast, those aged 65 years and older are the group least likely to report feeling lonely, with 3% feeling lonely “often or always”.

Who experiences loneliness?

Loneliness is a common experience; as many as 80% of those under 18 years of age and 40% of adults over 65 years of age report being lonely at least sometimes [1–3], with levels of loneliness gradually diminishing through the middle adult years, and then increasing in old age (i.e., ≥70 years) [2].

What age group is the loneliest?

11, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Loneliness can strike at any age, but a new study finds that young adults are the loneliest Americans, with people in their 60s being the least lonely. Researchers analyzed responses from more than 2,800 people nationwide (ages 20-69) who participated in an online survey.

What loneliness feels like?

Definition of Loneliness Loneliness causes people to feel empty, alone, and unwanted. People who are lonely often crave human contact, but their state of mind makes it more difficult to form connections with other people.

What is the loneliest town?

In fact, Loyalton, population 729 and falling, has declared itself The Loneliest Town in America. Loneliness is difficult to quantify, but on his website LoneliestTowninAmerica.com, Loyalton resident Bob Macey crunched some numbers to prove the town is worthy of its self-assigned epithet.