report found that almost half of people in the United States sometimes or always feel alone.Loneliness is even more common among younger generations, with almost 80% of Gen Z and more than 70% of millennials experiencing this feeling.
Some believe that technology may play a part in feelings of loneliness among younger generations, with social media and other forms of online communication increasingly replacing genuine human connection.Beyond the negative emotional impact of feeling isolated, loneliness is also a major risk to physical health.
Research has associated loneliness with coronary heart disease and found that loneliness may be a greater threat to health than obesity.