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How lonely are we?
In 2010 the Mental Health Foundation conducted research on the topic of loneliness in society today. As part of the research project Opinion Research LLP was asked to survey a representative sample of adults. Here is a summary of some of their findings:
How Often Do You feel Lonely?
|
|
Total |
Age 18-34 Yrs |
Age 35-54 yrs |
Age 55yrs+ |
|
Often |
11% |
12% |
11% |
9% |
|
Sometimes |
34% |
45% |
35% |
26% |
|
Rarely |
33% |
31% |
32% |
36% |
|
Never |
22% |
13% |
22% |
29% |
Have you ever felt depressed because you felt alone?
|
|
Total |
Age 18-34 Yrs |
Age 35-54 yrs |
Age 55yrs+ |
|
Yes |
42% |
53% |
43% |
32% |
|
No |
55% |
44% |
54% |
66% |
|
Don't Know |
3% |
4% |
4% |
2% |
Have you ever experienced depression or anxiety?
|
|
Total |
Age 18-34 Yrs |
Age 35-54 yrs |
Age 55yrs+ |
|
Yes |
56% |
55% |
61% |
53% |
|
No |
39% |
38% |
35% |
44% |
|
Don't know |
5% |
7% |
4% |
3% |
Thinking about when you experienced depression or anxiety… Did it result in you isolating yourself from family and friends?
|
|
Total |
Age 18-34 Yrs |
Age 35-54 yrs |
Age 55yrs+ |
|
Yes |
57% |
64% |
65% |
42% |
|
No |
40% |
31% |
33% |
54% |
|
Don't know |
3% |
5% |
2% |
4% |
How strongly do you agree/disagree with the following statement… I worry about feeling lonely.
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|
Total |
Age 18-34 Yrs |
Age 35-54 yrs |
Age 55yrs+ |
|
Strongly agree |
6% |
10% |
7% |
3% |
|
Agree |
18% |
26% |
16% |
14% |
|
Neither |
23% |
23% |
23% |
22% |
|
Disagree |
24% |
24% |
24% |
24% |
|
Strongly disagree |
26% |
15% |
27% |
35% |
|
Don't know |
2% |
2% |
2% |
1% |
Source The Lonely Society. Mental Health Foundation 2010. http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/loneliness-and-mental-health/
