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September 10, 2025Tobacco Use InsightsOpen Access

The Co-occurrence of Loneliness and Nicotine Use Among German Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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SKStephanie KlosterhalfenJHJúlia HansenRHReiner Hanewinkel

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals a significant link between loneliness and nicotine use in adolescents, suggesting necessary preventive measures.

Key Points

  • Loneliness significantly increases the risk of nicotine use among adolescents in Germany, with 31.5% reporting feelings of loneliness.
  • Current cigarette use is associated with loneliness at an odds ratio of 1.70, indicating a strong link between social factors and smoking.
  • A cross-sectional analysis based on data from a school-based survey across 23,009 adolescents provides essential insights into this public health issue.
  • Findings highlight the importance of addressing loneliness in nicotine prevention efforts among young people in Germany.

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Klosterhalfen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b8fb210217d64784e7bhttps://doi.org/10.1177/1179173x251372794
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