Investigating factors associated with loneliness in adults in England

Summary

This report explores loneliness in people aged 16 and over in England using data from the Community Life Survey (CLS) 2013/14 - 2019/20 and Understanding Society Waves 9 (2017/19) and 10 (2018/20). It investigates: 1) The characteristics of those at risk of loneliness; 2) Whether the risk factors for loneliness have changed over time; 3) Whether any factors predict the alleviation of loneliness over the short term; 4) The relationship between loneliness and mental wellbeing.