<p>Loneliness is on the rise, with severe consequences and prohibitive costs for individuals and society. The relationship deficit leads to missed opportunities and health issues, making it a global concern. Loneliness, like poverty or unemployment, is often considered a fault, a result of wrong choices. However, isolation arises from specific circumstances that can be delayed, corrected, or changed. To address this issue, we need to increase awareness, seek professional help, and break the social stigma. We should quickly adopt customs and lifestyles that encourage the quality and quantity of our relationships to grow and evolve seamlessly. The Inapp IRIS 2025 survey supports our development of definitions, metrics, and recommendations.</p>

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The relationship deficit: definitions, measurements, and suggestions related to loneliness

  • Emiliano Mandrone

摘要

Loneliness is on the rise, with severe consequences and prohibitive costs for individuals and society. The relationship deficit leads to missed opportunities and health issues, making it a global concern. Loneliness, like poverty or unemployment, is often considered a fault, a result of wrong choices. However, isolation arises from specific circumstances that can be delayed, corrected, or changed. To address this issue, we need to increase awareness, seek professional help, and break the social stigma. We should quickly adopt customs and lifestyles that encourage the quality and quantity of our relationships to grow and evolve seamlessly. The Inapp IRIS 2025 survey supports our development of definitions, metrics, and recommendations.