How Does Turning to AI for Companionship Predict Loneliness and Vice Versa?

A groundbreaking 12-month longitudinal study involving thousands of adults across four major English-speaking nations has revealed a complex and potentially detrimental relationship between human loneliness and the use of artificial…

Loneliness Impacts Initial Memory Performance in Older Adults, But Not the Rate of Decline Over Time

A comprehensive seven-year European study involving over 10,000 participants aged 65 to 94 has revealed a nuanced relationship between loneliness and cognitive function in later life. The findings, published in…

Misalignment between self-view and expectations of others drives loneliness in borderline personality disorder

A groundbreaking study involving individuals seeking treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) has identified a significant psychological gap that may contribute to the profound social isolation often experienced by those…

Loneliness Doesn’t Accelerate Memory Decline in Older Adults, Large European Study Finds

A significant seven-year European study involving over 10,000 older adults has yielded a nuanced understanding of the relationship between loneliness and cognitive function, revealing that while loneliness may impact immediate…

Loneliness Impacts Initial Memory Performance in Older Adults, But Does Not Accelerate Decline

A comprehensive seven-year study involving over 10,000 older adults across Europe has yielded a significant finding regarding the intricate relationship between loneliness and cognitive function. The research, published in the…

The association between feelings of loneliness and the number of social relationships in depression: a cross-sectional study of German adults.

The complex interplay between subjective emotional states and objective social structures has long been a focal point of psychological research, yet a recent study from Germany has provided new clarity…

The Digital Frontline Against Loneliness: How Friendship Apps are Reshaping Social Connection

In recent years, a profound societal shift has seen individuals increasingly seek novel avenues for forming platonic connections, a direct response to the escalating prevalence of loneliness and social isolation.…