July 23, 2025

Exploring loneliness in pre-adolescent children: frequency, vulnerable groups and mental health correlates

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Survey identifies loneliness frequency and mental health links in pre-adolescents, suggesting vulnerability across demographics.

Loneliness is a prevalent issue among pre-adolescent children, affecting their mental and physical health.
Significant connections were found between loneliness and internalising and externalising symptoms in children.
The research involved 849 children in East London, who self-reported their loneliness and health conditions.
Measurements of loneliness correlated with demographic characteristics, highlighting important developmental implications.

Hensler et al. (2025) studied this question.

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July 23, 2025

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Survey identifies loneliness frequency and mental health links in pre-adolescents, suggesting vulnerability across demographics.

Loneliness is a prevalent issue among pre-adolescent children, affecting their mental and physical health.
Significant connections were found between loneliness and internalising and externalising symptoms in children.
The research involved 849 children in East London, who self-reported their loneliness and health conditions.
Measurements of loneliness correlated with demographic characteristics, highlighting important developmental implications.

Hensler et al. (2025) studied this question.

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