September 10, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Loneliness among emerging adults in rural reservation-based communities: longitudinal effects of 12th grade substance use and mental health symptoms

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Substance use and mental health symptoms significantly predict post high school loneliness.
12th grade substance use, including alcohol and cannabis, increases the risk of loneliness by 21–24%.
Anxiety and depressive symptoms were associated with 15% and 21% higher loneliness risk, respectively.
Preventative measures focusing on mental health and substance use can help reduce loneliness among rural youth.

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This research finds that substance use and mental health symptoms predict loneliness in emerging adults, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.

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Barry et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c243acb210217d647a7fb7 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-18008-8

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This research finds that substance use and mental health symptoms predict loneliness in emerging adults, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.

Loneliness among emerging adults in rural reservation-based communities: longitudinal effects of 12th grade substance use and mental health symptoms

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Loneliness among emerging adults in rural reservation-based communities: longitudinal effects of 12th grade substance use and mental health symptoms

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