A report published in 2023 about loneliness remarkable results have been achieved.

“State of the Nation Report: Social Connectivity in Australia 2023” This report examines the level of social connection in Australia, loneliness and preventing social isolation and attempts are being made to identify the underlying causes of these phenomena.

So what kind of methodology does the research of this report have? Let’s take a look now.

The study was conducted in Australia among people aged 18 to 92 years. 4,026 participants It’s done.

Participants by age, gender and geographic region a balanced distribution It is said that he was chosen to represent the national people.

In this directiondegree of loneliness, social isolationexamining variables such as community knowledge, stigma, physical and mental health, health care use, financial status, quality of life, and work productivity.

The results are quite striking. Exposure to financial problems is one of the most important factors that increase the chance of loneliness!

27% of people without financial problems are lonely, while 27% of people with financial problems are lonely 51% is lonely is seen.

Research results show that people with financial problems experience loneliness more often than people who are in a better financial situation. 2.8 times more show that it is so.

In other words: lack of financial securityincreasing loneliness emerges as an important factor.

Researchers explain this situation because financial problems limit individuals’ participation in social activities, and thus these individuals as well social connections weakeninterprets it as an increase in the feeling of loneliness.

Now let’s look at the findings from a broader perspective. It is found that one in three people feels lonely!

Research results from Australian participants 32% of He concludes that he often feels lonely.

35% of those living in rural areas 30% of people living in urban areas It seems like he is lonely.

lonely individuals possibility of developing chronic diseases It is stated that the risk is twice as high.

Researchers note that loneliness often remains hidden due to social stigma and feelings of shame.

In addition, loneliness is closely linked to increased rates of depression and social anxiety disorders, and to people who experience loneliness 4.6 times more likely to have depressionIt is stated that the chance of experiencing social anxiety is 4.1 times higher.

Only 35% of individuals a general decline in labor productivity It seems so too.

16% of people feel lonely social media addiction It is argued that loneliness has symptoms, that is, loneliness causes people to use social media as an escape route.

Taken together, these findings highlight the serious consequences of loneliness for individuals’ quality of life. lack of financial security It shows that this is one of the main factors that drives someone to loneliness.

As with any research, this also applies to this research generalization within his own sample. Let us remind you that this will be true and that this research may also have some limitations and may put an end to our content.

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