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Loneliness: A Global Crisis with Political and Economic Ramifications
A new study reveals that loneliness affects one in six people globally, with teenagers disproportionately impacted. This increases vulnerability to extremist views among young Germans, while financial insecurity further isolates lower-income individuals. Two main causes are COVID-19 and social media...
Loneliness: A Global Crisis with Political and Economic Ramifications
A new study reveals that loneliness affects one in six people globally, with teenagers disproportionately impacted. This increases vulnerability to extremist views among young Germans, while financial insecurity further isolates lower-income individuals. Two main causes are COVID-19 and social media...
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WHO: Loneliness a Global Health Crisis, Demands Community Building
The WHO reports that loneliness affects one in six globally, causing 870,000 deaths yearly, impacting youth and the elderly most severely; it urges strengthening social connections and community building as solutions.
WHO: Loneliness a Global Health Crisis, Demands Community Building
The WHO reports that loneliness affects one in six globally, causing 870,000 deaths yearly, impacting youth and the elderly most severely; it urges strengthening social connections and community building as solutions.
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20% Bias Score
Germany's Rising Single-Person Households: A Growing Societal Concern
Germany's single-person households have surged to 17 million (20.6% of the population), exceeding the EU average, with the elderly and young adults disproportionately affected, leading to higher rates of loneliness and poverty; in contrast, Indonesia reports 2.3 million elderly living alone (7.10% o...
Germany's Rising Single-Person Households: A Growing Societal Concern
Germany's single-person households have surged to 17 million (20.6% of the population), exceeding the EU average, with the elderly and young adults disproportionately affected, leading to higher rates of loneliness and poverty; in contrast, Indonesia reports 2.3 million elderly living alone (7.10% o...
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44% Bias Score
Car Dependency Linked to Increased Loneliness in UK
A UK study by the Smart Market Foundation found a 5% decrease in loneliness for every 20% reduction in satisfaction with public transport, highlighting car dependency's contribution to social isolation and its correlation with loneliness metrics across all UK regions.
Car Dependency Linked to Increased Loneliness in UK
A UK study by the Smart Market Foundation found a 5% decrease in loneliness for every 20% reduction in satisfaction with public transport, highlighting car dependency's contribution to social isolation and its correlation with loneliness metrics across all UK regions.
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48% Bias Score
Global Loneliness Epidemic: UN Report Highlights Health and Societal Impacts
A UN World Health Organization report reveals that one in six people globally experience loneliness, significantly impacting health and well-being, particularly among older adults due to factors like loss, chronic pain, and insufficient social support.
Global Loneliness Epidemic: UN Report Highlights Health and Societal Impacts
A UN World Health Organization report reveals that one in six people globally experience loneliness, significantly impacting health and well-being, particularly among older adults due to factors like loss, chronic pain, and insufficient social support.
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20% Bias Score
WHO Report: Loneliness Impacts 16% Globally, Linked to 880,000 Deaths
The WHO's first global report on loneliness reveals that 16 percent of people worldwide feel lonely, with teenagers most affected and Africa having the highest rates; it links loneliness to nearly 880,000 deaths yearly and increased health risks.
WHO Report: Loneliness Impacts 16% Globally, Linked to 880,000 Deaths
The WHO's first global report on loneliness reveals that 16 percent of people worldwide feel lonely, with teenagers most affected and Africa having the highest rates; it links loneliness to nearly 880,000 deaths yearly and increased health risks.
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28% Bias Score
Loneliness: A Growing Threat to Youth and Democracy
A new book addresses the alarming rise in youth loneliness in Germany, linked to social media, COVID-19, and impacting academic performance; another study links loneliness to susceptibility to extremist views; rising single-person households and unemployment in middle age also contribute to the prob...
Loneliness: A Growing Threat to Youth and Democracy
A new book addresses the alarming rise in youth loneliness in Germany, linked to social media, COVID-19, and impacting academic performance; another study links loneliness to susceptibility to extremist views; rising single-person households and unemployment in middle age also contribute to the prob...
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36% Bias Score
Global Loneliness Rise: Health Risks and Societal Impacts
The World Health Organization reports that loneliness impacts one in six globally, with links to health problems and anti-democratic views; experts suggest creating more opportunities for casual social interaction to combat this.
Global Loneliness Rise: Health Risks and Societal Impacts
The World Health Organization reports that loneliness impacts one in six globally, with links to health problems and anti-democratic views; experts suggest creating more opportunities for casual social interaction to combat this.
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24% Bias Score
Technology, Loneliness, and Solitude: Ortega Klein's Jovellanos Prize-Winning Essay
Andrés Ortega Klein's "Soledad sin solitud" won the 2025 Jovellanos Essay Prize; it differentiates loneliness (negative, societal) from solitude (positive, self-reflection), exploring how technology and societal changes hinder positive solitude and increase loneliness, impacting mental and physical ...
Technology, Loneliness, and Solitude: Ortega Klein's Jovellanos Prize-Winning Essay
Andrés Ortega Klein's "Soledad sin solitud" won the 2025 Jovellanos Essay Prize; it differentiates loneliness (negative, societal) from solitude (positive, self-reflection), exploring how technology and societal changes hinder positive solitude and increase loneliness, impacting mental and physical ...
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48% Bias Score
Loneliness Epidemic: Technology's Role and Emotional Intelligence Solutions
Technology and social media have fueled a loneliness epidemic, marked by a 70% reduction in time spent with friends over 10 years and 12% reporting zero close friends, highlighting the urgent need for emotional intelligence strategies to foster real connections.
Loneliness Epidemic: Technology's Role and Emotional Intelligence Solutions
Technology and social media have fueled a loneliness epidemic, marked by a 70% reduction in time spent with friends over 10 years and 12% reporting zero close friends, highlighting the urgent need for emotional intelligence strategies to foster real connections.
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36% Bias Score
WHO: Loneliness Impacts One in Six Globally, Sweden Launches National Strategy
The WHO reports that loneliness affects one in six people globally, resulting in 871,000 deaths annually and significant societal costs, while Sweden implements a national strategy to combat loneliness by promoting in-person interaction and limiting screen time.
WHO: Loneliness Impacts One in Six Globally, Sweden Launches National Strategy
The WHO reports that loneliness affects one in six people globally, resulting in 871,000 deaths annually and significant societal costs, while Sweden implements a national strategy to combat loneliness by promoting in-person interaction and limiting screen time.
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44% Bias Score
Liverpool Student's Social Enterprise Wins Woman of the Year Award
Stephanie Barney, a 23-year-old, won Merseyside's Woman of the Year 2025 for founding Girls On The Go, a social enterprise combating female loneliness in the UK, raising £65,000 for charities and having 200,000 online members.
Liverpool Student's Social Enterprise Wins Woman of the Year Award
Stephanie Barney, a 23-year-old, won Merseyside's Woman of the Year 2025 for founding Girls On The Go, a social enterprise combating female loneliness in the UK, raising £65,000 for charities and having 200,000 online members.
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24% Bias Score
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