Study: Physical Isolation Does Not Increase Loneliness
Study Details
A new study using data from COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia suggests that physical isolation does not lead to an increase in feelings of loneliness. The study, published in the journal PLoS One, found that people who were physically isolated during the lockdowns did not experience an increase in loneliness, even after controlling for other factors such as age, gender, and mental health status.
Implications
This finding is important because it challenges the common assumption that physical isolation leads to loneliness. This assumption has been used to justify policies that aim to reduce loneliness, such as social distancing measures. However, the new study suggests that these policies may not be effective in reducing loneliness.
The study's findings also have implications for our understanding of loneliness. The study suggests that loneliness is not simply a result of physical isolation. Rather, loneliness is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by a variety of factors, including social support, social engagement, and psychological factors.
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