Original paper
Are U.S. older adults getting lonelier? Age, period, and cohort differences.
Abstract
Media portrayals of a loneliness "epidemic" are premised on an increase in the proportion of people living alone and decreases in rates of civic engagement and religious affiliation over recent decades. However, loneliness is a subjective perception that does not correspond perfectly with objective social circumstances. In this study, we examined whether perceived loneliness is greater among the Baby Boomers-individuals born 1948-1965-relative...
Paper Details
Title
Are U.S. older adults getting lonelier? Age, period, and cohort differences.
Published Date
Dec 1, 2019
Journal
Volume
34
Issue
8
Pages
1144 - 1157
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