Loneliness in Europe – EC Library Guide: Introduction
Introduction
Loneliness in Europe
The Joint Research Centre (JRC), in collaboration with the European Parliament and the European Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion, studies loneliness in the EU within the framework of the pilot project “Monitoring Loneliness in Europe”.
The project aims to develop a better understanding of different aspects of loneliness, including a wide range of individual, social, and contextual factors that contribute to it. It seeks to explore the consequences of loneliness and its impact on individuals and communities in different EU countries. The project also maps solutions to address loneliness and collects policy-relevant insights into effective interventions and strategies with a view to enhance EU policy and action. As such, the project contributes to knowledge sharing and cross-country evidence on loneliness, social isolation and well-being in the EU.
The EU Loneliness Survey, conducted in November and December 2022, is the first EU-wide survey measuring loneliness through established multi-items scales. It also entails rich socio-demographic information of the respondents, and six additional modules covering a broad range of topics related to loneliness. Thereby, it provides an opportunity to evaluate the risk factors associated with loneliness, the potential consequences of loneliness and the level of awareness regarding existing programs and initiatives. The published dataset is available for research purposes.
Source: European Commission
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