Just 26 percent of adults who are very or somewhat satisfied with their partner are lonely, compared to 48 percent who are very or somewhat unsatisfied. Adults who never married or who are divorced or separated tend to be lonelier than those married - although marital happiness is a factor. Midlife and older adults who identify as LGBTQ are more likely to be lonely (49%) compared to those who do not (35%). New in this year’s study is the finding that LGBTQ status plays a role in loneliness. The results indicate loneliness has approximately the same incidence across race and ethnicity. Other contributing factors include age, depression, urbanicity, anxiety and overall health. Top predictors of loneliness: size and diversity of an individual’s social network and being physically isolated. Researchers used the UCLA Loneliness Scale, calculated from a battery of 20 questions, to measure loneliness. Building on a previous study by AARP in 2010, it explores the relationship between loneliness and social connections, life experiences, health, and technology. The national survey of 3,020 midlife and older adults was designed to get a current snapshot of loneliness and how it relates to social isolation factors.
Social isolation among midlife and older adults is associated with an estimated $6.7 billion in additional Medicare spending annually. People who are lonely and socially isolated are more likely to have health problems, which can have serious financial implications.
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A full 10 million people over the age of 50 live in poverty in the United States. Nearly half of midlife and older adults with annual incomes of less than $25,000 report being lonely. adults age 45 and older report feeling lonely - and, due to an increased number of aging adults, the number is growing.Ī survey by AARP Foundation finds that those who have low income are especially vulnerable.
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