Research Hit: How To Reduce Loneliness

I have reported multiple times on loneliness during the pandemic — mostly because interest and research into loneliness has taken a large uptick.

I have also reported on how to combat this and was happy to see that a piece of research just out proved what I had already proposed and gives some solid evidence to this (and why). Not only that but it shows how best to use one’s leisure time — and achieve more life satisfaction.

The study out of Penn State looked at international university students who may be more susceptible to loneliness because they are in a new environment with less of a social network. Also, the pandemic disrupted many social activities that help these students to integrate.