FEBRUARY 4, 2020: In 2019, 61% of American Adults were lonely, according to a Cigna Study on Loneliness and the Workplace. That’s up from 54% the year before.[1] ([link removed])
Cigna reached that conclusion based upon a series of survey questions revealing that most Americans (52%) sometimes or always feel alone and 49% lack companionship. “Nearly half (45%) say they sometimes or always feel that they are no longer close to anyone.”[2] ([link removed])
Men appear to be more lonely than women. Younger generations are more lonely than their elders.[2] ([link removed])
“Retirees are the least lonely group by employment status.” The most lonely are unemployed workers.[2] ([link removed])
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