Social Isolation & Loneliness: What’s the Difference?
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Social Isolation
The objective experience of having few or infrequent social connections.
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Loneliness
The subjective and distressing feeling of being alone or isolated, often defined as the difference between actual and desired level of social connection.
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Social Connection
The ways that people can be physically, emotionally, and culturally connected to others.
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Percent of older adults live alone
Percent of adults age 45+ who report feeling lonely
Percent increased risk of early death due to feeling lonely
Percent of individuals with disabilities that lack social support also report dissatisfaction with life