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September 5, 2025Developmental Psychology

Trajectories of loneliness in Canadian adolescents over the COVID-19 pandemic.

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KMKristi Baerg MacDonaldKPKaren A. PatteSLScott T. Leatherdale

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Overview

Longitudinal survey analysis finds varying loneliness patterns in adolescents, highlighting social support's role.

Key Points

  • Adolescent loneliness peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, then stabilized as restrictions eased.
  • In a sample of 5,237 Canadian adolescents, loneliness was highest at the onset of the pandemic.
  • Growth models revealed differing trajectories of loneliness over time, influenced by relationship quality.
  • Findings suggest social support from family and friends may mitigate loneliness during challenging periods.

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MacDonald et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3d682b87ece8dc956937https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0002065
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