New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.
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New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Loneliness is now a public health priority for the World Health Organisation, and with one-third of Australians feeling lonely some or all of the time, there are growing calls for the federal government to do the same.
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When we think about loneliness we often associate it with a feeling. But for the philosopher Hannah Arendt, loneliness is a way of thinking — or, better put, it is a way of not thinking at all.
Arendt believes that loneliness is not only a feeling but a cognitive state that disconnects us from meaningful engagement and understanding of the world. This mental state hinders our connection with others and the world around us.
Meaning is derived from sharing experiences and perceptions through storytelling, allowing us to make sense of the world and our place in it. By weaving narratives from our experiences, we actively participate in creating meaning. Arendt cautions against adopting prefabricated ideologies as it can lead to a loss of self-trust and personal experiences and result in loneliness. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining independent thinking even in challenging times to preserve autonomy and avoid disconnecting from ourselves.
Thinking is an active process of weaving stories from our experiences to understand the world. Loneliness represents a "closing of the mind" where individuals are cut off from this process of making meaning. Arendt's perspective underscores the necessity of maintaining an open mind, engaging with diverse perspectives, and actively participating in creating signification.
Hannah Arendt's perspective on loneliness, thinking, and finding meaning highlights the importance of critical thinking, independent judgment, and active engagement with the world. By sharing experiences and engaging in storytelling, we derive meaning and establish connections with others, reinforcing the significance of thinking actively to avoid isolation and maintain a sense of self in an increasingly interconnected world.
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A systematic review of thousands of studies around the world has found many aspects of our cities affect loneliness. But people’s relationship with their environment is complex and highly individual.
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In the early days of the pandemic, many of us got used to solitude. It’s a habit we need to break.
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Spending Christmas by yourself can be hard but research shows there are things that should help.
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If you suffer from anxiety, depression or loneliness or feel stressed or worry frequently about Covid-19, you may be at higher risk of developing long Covid, a new study found.
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Even before the pandemic, there was an “epidemic of loneliness,” and it was affecting physical health and life expectancy.
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The finding adds heart disease to a list of potential health effects of loneliness and isolation that include dementia and mental health issues.
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Science tells us the solution may lie in what we do for others, not ourselves.
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Loneliness is common. One study says that 3 in 5 American adults describe themselves as lonely — and that was before the pandemic.
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Sound could be used to combat feelings of loneliness, including during COVID-19-related lockdowns and quarantine, according to new research from James Cook University.
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Dr. Vivek Murthy and Arthur Brooks discuss loneliness—what it feels like, how difficult it is to identify, and the remedies to alleviate its impact on our daily lives.
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In a new survey, Australians report a reduction in the quality and size of their friendships, not just during lockdowns, but months after they end.
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More than 25 per cent of Australians have experienced loneliness for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey has found, with one expert saying it may be the nation’s next public health crisis.
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Social isolation is rife in Australia, but loneliness can strike whether you're connected to social networks or not. Here are some suggestions for what to do about it.
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Group exercise not only boosts physical health but, for older adults, may also support mental well-being by reducing feelings of aloneness.
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More than one in four Australians were lonely in 2018. That was then. God only knows how lonely we all are now.
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People's loneliness decreased by 20% and anxiety decreased by 30% after a month of 10-minute phone calls, researchers found.
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A global study quantifying loneliness has found feelings of isolation are better mitigated by incidental interactions within local communities.
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Modern life has made many of us feel more isolated than is healthy. Then the world went into lockdown and the age of loneliness turned chronic.
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Many who are lonely will overlook their own emerging signs of loneliness in hope these feelings will go away once around other people.
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Humans are astonishingly flexible and resilient through times of crisis. We can find creative ways to connect with people while still reducing the immediate risk.
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You can only live in this block of flats if you are under 25 or a pensioner - and you have to socialise. It's all part of a plan to help tackle loneliness in Sweden, a country where over half of all homes only have one occupant.
Reporter: Maddy Savage
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Part of Crossing Divides, a BBC season bringing people together in a fragmented world.