June 1, 2023Open Access

The state of loneliness and social isolation research: current knowledge and future directions

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In this editorial, we consider the current state of loneliness and social isolation research around the world, including knowledge gaps in the empirical literature.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d7ea195c3030ff03d1834c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15967-3

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