Loneliness, health and adverse childhood experiences
Literature examining drivers of loneliness tend to focus on common demographics and socio-economic characteristics. Potential role played by the individuals’ childhood conditions have generally been overlooked so far. This policy brief examines the association of adverse childhood experiences with loneliness during adulthood. Results indicate that even if we hold account for adults' health status and individual characteristics, adverse childhood is still associated with loneliness in later life. This association is strongest for young people.
Since the well-being of children matter for their later experiences of loneliness and poor health, greater focus should be dedicated to children’s mental well-being. In addition, the brief discusses that the importance of loneliness for occurring health problems calls for a higher recognition of loneliness as a serious public health issue and the active planning of loneliness interventions.
KOVACIC Matija;
SCHNEPF Sylke;
2023-09-22
European Commission
JRC134036
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC134036,
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